MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:MFC - CA56501R1064 - Common Stock
43.57 CAD
+0.28 (+0.65%)
Taking everything into account, MFC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MFC was compared to 77 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. MFC also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
In the past 5 years MFC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
MFC's Return On Assets of 0.56% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFC outperforms 46.75% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 10.90%, MFC is not doing good in the industry: 76.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
MFC has a Return On Invested Capital (0.80%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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
MFC has a better Profit Margin (14.07%) than 80.52% 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 77.92% 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.
MFC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MFC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MFC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
MFC has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.46. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.46 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MFC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.46. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFC outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that MFC is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MFC (0.27) is better than 64.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.1
WACC8.4%
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 been growing slightly by 7.59% 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 quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.59% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MFC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -13.62% on average per year.
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
MFC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.15% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, MFC will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.29%
EPS Next 2Y6.7%
EPS Next 3Y7.03%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue Next Year8.59%
Revenue Next 2Y8.42%
Revenue Next 3Y7.1%
Revenue Next 5Y11.05%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.97, the valuation of MFC can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MFC is valued more expensive than 87.01% of the companies in the same industry.
MFC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.86 indicates a reasonable valuation of MFC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MFC is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.04% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.86. MFC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
66.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
MFC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)2.56
PEG (5Y)2
EPS Next 2Y6.7%
EPS Next 3Y7.03%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MFC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.00%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.91, MFC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, MFC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years14
5.3 Sustainability
MFC pays out 59.31% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y6.7%
EPS Next 3Y7.03%
TSX:MFC (9/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
43.57
+0.28 (+0.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners55.65%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap73.83B
Analysts76.47
Price Target49.05 (12.58%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4% |
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)-0.15%
PT rev (3m)-0.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.96%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.86 | ||
| P/S | 1.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.58 | ||
| P/B | 1.48 | ||
| P/tB | 1.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.31 |
EPS(TTM)3.97
EY9.11%
EPS(NY)4.42
Fwd EY10.14%
FCF(TTM)16.88
FCFY38.75%
OCF(TTM)16.88
OCFY38.75%
SpS22.8
BVpS29.42
TBVpS23.03
PEG (NY)2.56
PEG (5Y)2
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.15%
ROICexcg 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
WACC8.4%
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 Y4.29%
EPS Next 2Y6.7%
EPS Next 3Y7.03%
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 5Y11.05%
EBIT growth 1Y18.36%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.3%
EBIT growth 5Y3.07%
EBIT Next Year-70.64%
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%