MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:MFC • CA56501R1064

Current stock price

53.2 CAD
-0.21 (-0.39%)
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This MFC.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. MFC.CA Profitability Analysis

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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MFC had a positive operating cash flow.
MFC.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMFC.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

  • MFC has a Return On Assets (0.51%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • MFC has a worse Return On Equity (10.30%) than 78.48% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 0.73%, MFC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MFC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 0.76%. This is below the industry average of 3.22%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.51%
ROE 10.3%
ROIC 0.73%
ROA(3y)0.53%
ROA(5y)0.41%
ROE(3y)10.1%
ROE(5y)7.53%
ROIC(3y)0.76%
ROIC(5y)N/A
MFC.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMFC.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

  • MFC has a better Profit Margin (13.57%) than 81.01% of its industry peers.
  • MFC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 22.28%, MFC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MFC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.28%
PM (TTM) 13.57%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y20.81%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.35%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
MFC.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMFC.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20

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2. MFC.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MFC is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MFC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • MFC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • MFC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
MFC.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingMFC.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
MFC.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMFC.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200B 400B 600B 800B 1T

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 better Debt to FCF ratio (0.46) than 82.28% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that MFC is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.29, MFC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 0.46
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC8.19%
MFC.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMFC.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
MFC.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMFC.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. MFC.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • MFC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.76%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.86% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.39% in the past year.
  • The Revenue for MFC have been decreasing by -11.65% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.76%
EPS 3Y10.83%
EPS 5Y8.86%
EPS Q2Q%8.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.39%
Revenue growth 3Y19.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.65%
Sales Q2Q%-24.06%

3.2 Future

  • MFC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.40% yearly.
  • MFC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.42% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.1%
EPS Next 2Y9.21%
EPS Next 3Y9.86%
EPS Next 5Y6.4%
Revenue Next Year7.92%
Revenue Next 2Y7.07%
Revenue Next 3Y7.22%
Revenue Next 5Y11.42%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
MFC.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMFC.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B 80B
MFC.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMFC.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3 4 5

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4. MFC.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.61, the valuation of MFC can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MFC is valued a bit more expensive than 67.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.64. MFC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.55, the valuation of MFC can be described as reasonable.
  • MFC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MFC is more expensive than 62.03% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.36, MFC is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.61
Fwd PE 11.55
MFC.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMFC.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.09% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 72.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.77
EV/EBITDA 8.13
MFC.CA Per share dataMFC.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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)1.38
PEG (5Y)1.42
EPS Next 2Y9.21%
EPS Next 3Y9.86%

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5. MFC.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MFC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.66%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • MFC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.61.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, MFC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.66%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MFC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.03%!
  • MFC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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)10.03%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years15
MFC.CA Yearly Dividends per shareMFC.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 62.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MFC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • MFC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP62.94%
EPS Next 2Y9.21%
EPS Next 3Y9.86%
MFC.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMFC.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10B 20B 30B
MFC.CA Dividend Payout.MFC.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MFC.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MFC.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP

TSX:MFC (5/1/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

53.2

-0.21 (-0.39%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Industry Strength39.37
Industry Growth44.03
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)05-13
Inst Owners55.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap88.96B
Revenue(TTM)38.71B
Net Income(TTM)5.25B
Analysts75.79
Price Target56.83 (6.82%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.66%
Yearly Dividend1.94
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.03%
DP62.94%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date02-25
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.84%
Min EPS beat(2)4.6%
Max EPS beat(2)11.07%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.89%
Max EPS beat(4)11.07%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.82%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.24%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.12%
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)0.13%
PT rev (3m)3.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.53%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.53%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.61
Fwd PE 11.55
P/S 2.3
P/FCF 2.77
P/OCF 2.77
P/B 1.75
P/tB 2.3
EV/EBITDA 8.13
EPS(TTM)4.22
EY7.93%
EPS(NY)4.6
Fwd EY8.65%
FCF(TTM)19.2
FCFY36.09%
OCF(TTM)19.2
OCFY36.09%
SpS23.15
BVpS30.47
TBVpS23.1
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)1.42
Graham Number53.7901 (1.11%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.51%
ROE 10.3%
ROCE 0.86%
ROIC 0.73%
ROICexc 0.75%
ROICexgc 1.75%
OM 22.28%
PM (TTM) 13.57%
GM N/A
FCFM 82.95%
ROA(3y)0.53%
ROA(5y)0.41%
ROE(3y)10.1%
ROE(5y)7.53%
ROIC(3y)0.76%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)0.78%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)1.78%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)0.9%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.35%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y3.45%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y20.81%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.35%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 0.46
Debt/EBITDA 1.54
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 5.69
Cash Conversion 337.91%
Profit Quality 611.41%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC8.19%
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)519.68%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.76%
EPS 3Y10.83%
EPS 5Y8.86%
EPS Q2Q%8.74%
EPS Next Y9.1%
EPS Next 2Y9.21%
EPS Next 3Y9.86%
EPS Next 5Y6.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.39%
Revenue growth 3Y19.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.65%
Sales Q2Q%-24.06%
Revenue Next Year7.92%
Revenue Next 2Y7.07%
Revenue Next 3Y7.22%
Revenue Next 5Y11.42%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.68%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y6.73%
EBIT Next Year-67.9%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y21.18%
FCF growth 3Y24.52%
FCF growth 5Y9.88%
OCF growth 1Y21.18%
OCF growth 3Y24.52%
OCF growth 5Y9.88%

MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP / MFC.CA Fundamental Analysis 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.


Can you provide the profitability details for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP?

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 12.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.75.


How financially healthy is MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP?

The financial health rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) is 4 / 10.