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MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MFC - CA56501R1064 - Common Stock

34.74 USD
-0.57 (-1.61%)
Last: 11/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
34.74 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

MFC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 147 industry peers in the Insurance industry. MFC has an average financial health and profitability rating. MFC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. MFC also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MFC was profitable.
MFC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years MFC 4 years were profitable.
MFC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
MFC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMFC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

1.2 Ratios

MFC's Return On Assets of 0.53% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MFC is outperformed by 70.75% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 10.48%, MFC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
MFC has a worse Return On Invested Capital (0.75%) than 63.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector 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
MFC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMFC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.87%, MFC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFC has grown nicely.
MFC has a better Operating Margin (22.75%) than 83.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFC has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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
MFC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMFC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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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
MFC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
MFC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
MFC Yearly Shares OutstandingMFC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
MFC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMFC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200B 400B 600B 800B

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 82.31% 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 (0.26) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 0.44
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC8.17%
MFC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMFC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
MFC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMFC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.55% over the past year.
MFC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.49% yearly.
MFC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.70%.
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)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.
Based on estimates for the next years, MFC will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.40% on average per year.
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

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
MFC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMFC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 20B 40B 60B 80B
MFC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMFC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

MFC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.86.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MFC is on the same level as its industry peers.
MFC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.15.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.08, which indicates a very decent valuation of MFC.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MFC.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.12, MFC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.86
Fwd PE 11.08
MFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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 63.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MFC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MFC is cheaper than 86.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.71
EV/EBITDA 7.26
MFC Per share dataMFC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

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)2.78
PEG (5Y)2.16
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y7.72%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.16%, MFC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.46, MFC pays a better dividend. On top of this MFC pays more dividend than 91.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MFC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.16%

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 its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
MFC Yearly Dividends per shareMFC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

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 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y7.72%
MFC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMFC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
MFC Dividend Payout.MFC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MFC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP

NYSE:MFC (11/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 34.74 0 (0%)

34.74

-0.57 (-1.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners55.61%
Inst Owner Change-1.42%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap58.87B
Revenue(TTM)38.88B
Net Income(TTM)5.39B
Analysts74.74
Price Target38.07 (9.59%)
Short Float %0.88%
Short Ratio8.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.16%
Yearly Dividend1.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
DP60.48%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date11-26 2025-11-26 (0.44)
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)8.89%
PT rev (3m)7.72%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 11.86
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 7.26
EPS(TTM)2.93
EY8.43%
EPS(NY)3.14
Fwd EY9.03%
FCF(TTM)12.81
FCFY36.87%
OCF(TTM)12.81
OCFY36.87%
SpS16.26
BVpS21.51
TBVpS16.92
PEG (NY)2.78
PEG (5Y)2.16
Graham Number37.66
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC8.17%
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 FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for MFC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MFC.


What is the valuation status for MFC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) stock?

MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) is 11.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.61.


What is the financial health of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) stock?

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