MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MFC • CA56501R1064
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This MFC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MFC Profitability Analysis
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 0.51% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MFC is outperformed by 70.27% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 10.30%, MFC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- MFC has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.73%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MFC underperforms 63.51% of its industry peers.
- MFC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 0.76%. This is significantly below the industry average of 15.41%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
- MFC has a Profit Margin of 13.57%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFC outperforms 74.32% 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 76.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- MFC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.28% | ||
| 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
2. MFC Health Analysis
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.
- MFC has less shares outstanding than it did 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (0.46) than 81.08% of its industry peers.
- MFC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.29, MFC is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC8.2%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. MFC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.76% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.86% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- MFC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.39%.
- Measured over the past years, MFC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -11.65% on average per year.
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 4.26% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.32% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y9.32%
EPS Next 2Y9.22%
EPS Next 3Y9.66%
EPS Next 5Y4.26%
Revenue Next Year8.5%
Revenue Next 2Y6.04%
Revenue Next 3Y16.24%
Revenue Next 5Y13.32%
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.
4. MFC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.07, the valuation of MFC can be described as reasonable.
- MFC's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- MFC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.96.
- MFC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.12.
- MFC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.04. MFC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.12 |
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 62.84% 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 85.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.97 |
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)1.19
PEG (5Y)1.25
EPS Next 2Y9.22%
EPS Next 3Y9.66%
5. MFC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.25%, MFC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.94, MFC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- MFC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.25% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MFC grows each year by 10.03%, 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 in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.03%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- MFC pays out 62.94% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of MFC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP62.94%
EPS Next 2Y9.22%
EPS Next 3Y9.66%
MFC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
34.11
+0.7 (+2.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/amc
Inst Owners55.76%
Inst Owner Change-4.78%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap57.19B
Revenue(TTM)38.71B
Net Income(TTM)5.25B
Analysts75.79
Price Target41.41 (21.4%)
Short Float %1.18%
Short Ratio7.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.25% |
Yearly Dividend1.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.03%
DP62.94%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-25 2026-02-25 (0.485)
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)1.16%
PT rev (3m)7.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.12 | ||
| P/S | 2.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.44 | ||
| P/B | 1.54 | ||
| P/tB | 2.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.97 |
EPS(TTM)3.08
EY9.03%
EPS(NY)3.37
Fwd EY9.89%
FCF(TTM)14
FCFY41.03%
OCF(TTM)14
OCFY41.03%
SpS16.87
BVpS22.21
TBVpS16.84
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)1.25
Graham Number39.24
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC8.2%
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 Y9.32%
EPS Next 2Y9.22%
EPS Next 3Y9.66%
EPS Next 5Y4.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.39%
Revenue growth 3Y19.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.65%
Sales Q2Q%-24.06%
Revenue Next Year8.5%
Revenue Next 2Y6.04%
Revenue Next 3Y16.24%
Revenue Next 5Y13.32%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for MFC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MFC.
Can you provide the valuation status for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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.
How financially healthy is MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP?
The financial health rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) is 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) is expected to grow by 9.32% in the next year.