MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MFC - CA56501R1064 - Common Stock
49.02 CAD
+0.21 (+0.43%)
Overall MFC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MFC against 80 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.
In the past year MFC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years MFC 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years MFC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 0.53%, MFC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 10.48%, MFC is not doing good in the industry: 77.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 0.75%, MFC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.50% of the companies in the same 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's Profit Margin of 13.87% is amongst the best of the industry. MFC outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
MFC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.75%, MFC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.75% 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
MFC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for MFC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
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
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 82.50% 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.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.26, MFC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC8.07%
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.49% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.15% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.40% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y4.26%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y7.72%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue Next Year8.38%
Revenue Next 2Y8.22%
Revenue Next 3Y6.84%
Revenue Next 5Y11.4%
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
MFC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.87.
87.50% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MFC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, MFC is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.08 indicates a reasonable valuation of MFC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MFC is valued a bit more expensive than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.12. MFC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MFC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MFC is cheaper than 68.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MFC's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MFC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.79
PEG (5Y)2.16
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y7.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.16%, MFC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
MFC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.36. MFC pays more dividend than 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
MFC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.16% |
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 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
60.48% 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.
DP60.48%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y7.72%
TSX:MFC (11/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
49.02
+0.21 (+0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners55.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap83.06B
Revenue(TTM)38.88B
Net Income(TTM)5.39B
Analysts74.74
Price Target53.48 (9.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.16% |
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)9.75%
PT rev (3m)9.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.08 | ||
| P/S | 2.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.71 | ||
| P/B | 1.61 | ||
| P/tB | 2.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.09 |
EPS(TTM)4.13
EY8.43%
EPS(NY)4.43
Fwd EY9.03%
FCF(TTM)18.07
FCFY36.87%
OCF(TTM)18.07
OCFY36.87%
SpS22.95
BVpS30.36
TBVpS23.88
PEG (NY)2.79
PEG (5Y)2.16
Graham Number53.11
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
WACC8.07%
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 Y4.26%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y7.72%
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 Year8.38%
Revenue Next 2Y8.22%
Revenue Next 3Y6.84%
Revenue Next 5Y11.4%
EBIT growth 1Y1.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.3%
EBIT growth 5Y3.07%
EBIT Next Year-69.94%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
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 5 / 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 11.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.61.
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.