MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MFC - CA56501R1064 - Common Stock
50.24 CAD
+0.32 (+0.64%)
MFC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 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
MFC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MFC had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
With a Return On Assets value of 0.53%, MFC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.56% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of MFC (10.48%) is worse than 79.27% of its industry peers.
MFC's Return On Invested Capital of 0.75% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFC outperforms 58.54% 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
The Profit Margin of MFC (13.87%) is better than 81.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFC has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.75%, MFC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.27% of the companies in the same industry.
MFC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, MFC has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, MFC has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, MFC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
MFC has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.44. 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.
MFC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.44) than 82.93% 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 Debt to Equity ratio of 0.26. This is in the better half of the industry: MFC outperforms 76.83% 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
MFC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.55%, which is quite good.
MFC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.49% yearly.
Looking at the last year, MFC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.70% in the last year.
The Revenue for MFC have been decreasing by -13.62% on average. This is quite bad
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.15% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.43% 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 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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.16, which indicates a correct valuation of MFC.
89.02% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MFC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
MFC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.61.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.03, 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 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.01. MFC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as MFC.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.28 |
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)1.48
PEG (5Y)2.22
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MFC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.53%.
MFC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.40.
MFC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.53% |
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
MFC pays out 60.48% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MFC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP60.48%
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
TSX:MFC (12/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
50.24
+0.32 (+0.64%)
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 Cap84.65B
Revenue(TTM)38.88B
Net Income(TTM)5.39B
Analysts74.74
Price Target53.7 (6.89%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.53% |
Yearly Dividend1.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
DP60.48%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date
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)6.35%
PT rev (3m)9.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.77%
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 | 12.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.03 | ||
| P/S | 2.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.76 | ||
| P/B | 1.65 | ||
| P/tB | 2.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.28 |
EPS(TTM)4.13
EY8.22%
EPS(NY)4.56
Fwd EY9.07%
FCF(TTM)18.18
FCFY36.18%
OCF(TTM)18.18
OCFY36.18%
SpS23.08
BVpS30.53
TBVpS24.01
PEG (NY)1.48
PEG (5Y)2.22
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.
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 12.16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.65.
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.