MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MFC - CA56501R1064 - Common Stock
49.84 CAD
-0.22 (-0.44%)
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 an average financial health and profitability rating. 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.
In the past year MFC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years MFC 4 years were profitable.
MFC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
MFC has a Return On Assets (0.53%) which is in line with its industry peers.
MFC has a worse Return On Equity (10.48%) than 78.48% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MFC (0.75%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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 better Profit Margin (13.87%) than 82.28% of its industry peers.
MFC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 22.75%, MFC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.75% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MFC is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for MFC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
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
MFC has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.44. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MFC (0.44) is better than 83.54% of its industry peers.
MFC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
MFC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.26) than 77.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC8.11%
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.49% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, MFC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.70% in the last 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
Based on estimates for the next years, MFC will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.15% on average per year.
MFC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.43% yearly.
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 5Y12.43%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.07, MFC is valued correctly.
MFC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MFC is more expensive than 70.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. MFC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
MFC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.94.
MFC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MFC is more expensive than 63.29% of the companies in the same industry.
MFC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.35% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFC is valued a bit cheaper than 65.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.47
PEG (5Y)2.2
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MFC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.51%.
MFC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 4.35.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, MFC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.51% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MFC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 20.17%!
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
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 (12/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
49.84
-0.22 (-0.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners56.33%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap83.98B
Revenue(TTM)38.88B
Net Income(TTM)5.39B
Analysts74.74
Price Target53.77 (7.89%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.51% |
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)0.54%
PT rev (3m)9.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.94 | ||
| P/S | 2.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.74 | ||
| P/B | 1.63 | ||
| P/tB | 2.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.22 |
EPS(TTM)4.13
EY8.29%
EPS(NY)4.56
Fwd EY9.14%
FCF(TTM)18.18
FCFY36.47%
OCF(TTM)18.18
OCFY36.47%
SpS23.08
BVpS30.53
TBVpS24.01
PEG (NY)1.47
PEG (5Y)2.2
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
WACC8.11%
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 5Y12.43%
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.