MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:MFC - CA56501R1064 - Common Stock
45.04 CAD
+0.46 (+1.03%)
Taking everything into account, MFC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MFC was compared to 79 industry peers in the Insurance industry. MFC has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MFC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MFC had positive earnings in the past year.
MFC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MFC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years MFC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.56%, MFC is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.37% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 10.90%, MFC is not doing good in the industry: 77.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
MFC's Return On Invested Capital of 0.80% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFC outperforms 58.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.56% | ||
| ROE | 10.9% | ||
| ROIC | 0.8% |
ROA(3y)0.27%
ROA(5y)0.44%
ROE(3y)5.1%
ROE(5y)7.68%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of MFC (14.07%) is better than 81.01% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFC has grown nicely.
MFC's Operating Margin of 23.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFC outperforms 78.48% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFC has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.07% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y12.84%
OM growth 5Y19.32%
PM growth 3Y3.23%
PM growth 5Y14.2%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MFC is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MFC has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for MFC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MFC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of MFC is 0.46, which is an excellent value as it means it would take MFC, only 0.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MFC's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.46 is amongst the best of the industry. MFC outperforms 82.28% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that MFC is not too dependend on debt financing.
MFC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFC outperforms 64.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.1
WACC8.17%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MFC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.59%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.49% on average over the past years.
MFC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.59%.
MFC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -13.62% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.59%
EPS 3Y6.08%
EPS 5Y5.49%
EPS Q2Q%4.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.59%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.62%
Sales Q2Q%19.94%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.15% on average over the next years.
MFC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.24% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.23%
EPS Next 2Y6.64%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue Next Year8.59%
Revenue Next 2Y8.42%
Revenue Next 3Y7.1%
Revenue Next 5Y11.24%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
MFC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.35.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MFC is valued expensively inside the industry as 87.34% of the companies are valued cheaper.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MFC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say MFC is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.21, which indicates a very decent valuation of MFC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MFC is valued a bit more expensive than 62.03% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.92. MFC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MFC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MFC is cheaper than 68.35% of the companies in the same industry.
MFC's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MFC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.68
PEG (5Y)2.07
EPS Next 2Y6.64%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MFC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.96%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.80, MFC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
MFC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.96% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of MFC grows each year by 20.17%, which is quite nice.
MFC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MFC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years14
5.3 Sustainability
59.31% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MFC. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
MFC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP59.31%
EPS Next 2Y6.64%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%
TSX:MFC (10/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
45.04
+0.46 (+1.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners55.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap76.32B
Revenue(TTM)38.63B
Net Income(TTM)5.43B
Analysts74.44
Price Target48.72 (8.17%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.96% |
Yearly Dividend1.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
DP59.31%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.7%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.89%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.52%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.89%
Max EPS beat(4)7.87%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.05%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.32%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.94%
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-0.65%
PT rev (3m)-1.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.21 | ||
| P/S | 1.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.67 | ||
| P/B | 1.53 | ||
| P/tB | 1.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.61 |
EPS(TTM)3.97
EY8.81%
EPS(NY)4.41
Fwd EY9.8%
FCF(TTM)16.88
FCFY37.48%
OCF(TTM)16.88
OCFY37.48%
SpS22.8
BVpS29.42
TBVpS23.03
PEG (NY)2.68
PEG (5Y)2.07
Graham Number51.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.56% | ||
| ROE | 10.9% | ||
| ROCE | 0.94% | ||
| ROIC | 0.8% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.82% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.91% | ||
| OM | 23.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.07% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 74.06% |
ROA(3y)0.27%
ROA(5y)0.44%
ROE(3y)5.1%
ROE(5y)7.68%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.84%
OM growth 3Y12.84%
OM growth 5Y19.32%
PM growth 3Y3.23%
PM growth 5Y14.2%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.33 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.72 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 287.17% | ||
| Profit Quality | 526.46% | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score8
WACC8.17%
ROIC/WACC0.1
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.59%
EPS 3Y6.08%
EPS 5Y5.49%
EPS Q2Q%4.4%
EPS Next Y4.23%
EPS Next 2Y6.64%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.59%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.62%
Sales Q2Q%19.94%
Revenue Next Year8.59%
Revenue Next 2Y8.42%
Revenue Next 3Y7.1%
Revenue Next 5Y11.24%
EBIT growth 1Y18.36%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.3%
EBIT growth 5Y3.07%
EBIT Next Year-69.94%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y57.69%
FCF growth 3Y4.59%
FCF growth 5Y5.22%
OCF growth 1Y57.69%
OCF growth 3Y4.59%
OCF growth 5Y5.22%
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP / MFC.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for MFC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MFC.CA.
What is the valuation status for MFC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) stock?
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) is 11.35 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.53.
What is the financial health of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) is 4 / 10.