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.

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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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MFC had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

  • MFC has a worse Return On Assets (0.51%) than 70.27% of its industry peers.
  • MFC's Return On Equity of 10.30% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFC outperforms 51.35% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 0.73%, MFC is not doing good in the industry: 63.51% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MFC is significantly below the industry average of 15.41%.
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 Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMFC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.57%, MFC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 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 Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMFC 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 Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MFC 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
  • The debt/assets ratio for MFC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
MFC Yearly Shares OutstandingMFC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
MFC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMFC 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 0.46. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFC outperforms 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.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of MFC (0.29) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 0.46
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC8.2%
MFC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMFC 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 Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMFC 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 Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.76% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, MFC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.86% on average per year.
  • MFC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.39%.
  • MFC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -11.65% yearly.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, MFC will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.26% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, MFC will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.32% on average per year.
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

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • 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.
MFC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMFC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4 5

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4. MFC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.01, which indicates a very decent valuation of MFC.
  • 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 25.73.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.08 indicates a reasonable 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 23.72, MFC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.01
Fwd PE 10.08
MFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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 62.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFC is valued cheaper than 84.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.43
EV/EBITDA 7.04
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)1.24
EPS Next 2Y9.22%
EPS Next 3Y9.66%

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5. MFC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MFC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.25%, which is a nice return.
  • MFC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.84.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, MFC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.25%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MFC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.03%!
  • 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
MFC Yearly Dividends per shareMFC 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

  • MFC pays out 62.94% 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.
DP62.94%
EPS Next 2Y9.22%
EPS Next 3Y9.66%
MFC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMFC 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 Dividend Payout.MFC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MFC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MFC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP

NYSE:MFC (3/19/2026, 8:14:48 PM)

After market: 33.91 0 (0%)

33.91

-0.39 (-1.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners55.76%
Inst Owner Change-4.78%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap56.86B
Revenue(TTM)38.71B
Net Income(TTM)5.25B
Analysts75.79
Price Target41.41 (22.12%)
Short Float %1.18%
Short Ratio7.86
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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
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 RankSector Rank
PE 11.01
Fwd PE 10.08
P/S 2.01
P/FCF 2.43
P/OCF 2.43
P/B 1.53
P/tB 2.02
EV/EBITDA 7.04
EPS(TTM)3.08
EY9.08%
EPS(NY)3.36
Fwd EY9.92%
FCF(TTM)13.96
FCFY41.17%
OCF(TTM)13.96
OCFY41.17%
SpS16.83
BVpS22.16
TBVpS16.8
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)1.24
Graham Number39.18
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
WACC8.2%
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

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


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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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.