MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MFC - CA56501R1064 - Common Stock
51.54 CAD
-0.46 (-0.88%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to MFC. MFC was compared to 81 industry peers in the Insurance industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MFC get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. MFC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MFC was profitable.
MFC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MFC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years MFC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of MFC (0.53%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MFC's Return On Equity of 10.48% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MFC is outperformed by 77.78% of its industry peers.
MFC has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFC outperforms 60.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.53% | ||
| ROE | 10.48% | ||
| ROIC | 0.75% |
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
MFC has a Profit Margin of 13.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFC outperforms 81.48% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFC has grown nicely.
MFC has a better Operating Margin (22.75%) than 79.01% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFC has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.87% | ||
| 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
MFC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
MFC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
MFC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MFC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of MFC is 0.44, which is an excellent value as it means it would take MFC, only 0.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MFC (0.44) is better than 82.72% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that MFC is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MFC (0.26) is better than 76.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC8.1%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.55% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, MFC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.49% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.70% in the past year.
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)9.55%
EPS 3Y6.08%
EPS 5Y5.49%
EPS Q2Q%16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.62%
Sales Q2Q%21.19%
3.2 Future
MFC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.15% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.90% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y8.22%
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue Next Year8.86%
Revenue Next 2Y8.68%
Revenue Next 3Y6.97%
Revenue Next 5Y11.9%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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 correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.48.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MFC is valued a bit more expensive than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.25. MFC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.31, which indicates a very decent valuation of MFC.
MFC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MFC is more expensive than 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.98, MFC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFC is valued a bit cheaper than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
64.20% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MFC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)2.27
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.42%, MFC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.60, MFC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, MFC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of MFC grows each year by 20.17%, which is quite nice.
MFC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
60.48% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MFC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MFC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP60.48%
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
TSX:MFC (1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
51.54
-0.46 (-0.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners56.4%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap86.84B
Revenue(TTM)38.88B
Net Income(TTM)5.39B
Analysts74.74
Price Target53.77 (4.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
Yearly Dividend1.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
DP60.48%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.09%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.89%
Max EPS beat(2)11.07%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.88%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.89%
Max EPS beat(4)11.07%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.13%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.52%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.93%
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)0.14%
PT rev (3m)10.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.31 | ||
| P/S | 2.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.84 | ||
| P/B | 1.69 | ||
| P/tB | 2.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.5 |
EPS(TTM)4.13
EY8.01%
EPS(NY)4.56
Fwd EY8.84%
FCF(TTM)18.18
FCFY35.27%
OCF(TTM)18.18
OCFY35.27%
SpS23.08
BVpS30.53
TBVpS24.01
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)2.27
Graham Number53.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.53% | ||
| ROE | 10.48% | ||
| ROCE | 0.88% | ||
| ROIC | 0.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.77% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.81% | ||
| OM | 22.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.87% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 78.76% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.76 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 308.74% | ||
| Profit Quality | 568.01% | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score5
WACC8.1%
ROIC/WACC0.09
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)9.55%
EPS 3Y6.08%
EPS 5Y5.49%
EPS Q2Q%16%
EPS Next Y8.22%
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.62%
Sales Q2Q%21.19%
Revenue Next Year8.86%
Revenue Next 2Y8.68%
Revenue Next 3Y6.97%
Revenue Next 5Y11.9%
EBIT growth 1Y1.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.3%
EBIT growth 5Y3.07%
EBIT Next Year-72.75%
EBIT Next 3Y-28.58%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y60.02%
FCF growth 3Y4.59%
FCF growth 5Y5.22%
OCF growth 1Y60.02%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP?
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.
How financially healthy is MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP?
The financial health rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) is 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) is expected to grow by 8.22% in the next year.