MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MFC • CA56501R1064

36.77 USD
+0.96 (+2.68%)
Last: Feb 13, 2026, 01:26 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, MFC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MFC was compared to 149 industry peers in the Insurance industry. While MFC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. MFC is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year MFC was profitable.
  • In the past year MFC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: MFC reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • Of the past 5 years MFC 4 years 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 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 69.80% of its industry peers.
  • MFC has a Return On Equity (10.48%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.75%, MFC is doing worse than 63.76% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

  • MFC has a better Profit Margin (13.87%) than 77.18% of its industry peers.
  • MFC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • MFC has a Operating Margin of 22.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFC outperforms 80.54% 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 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.
  • There is no outstanding debt for MFC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
MFC Yearly Shares OutstandingMFC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200B 400B 600B 800B

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 83.22% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that MFC is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • MFC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFC outperforms 60.40% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 0.44
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC8.38%
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 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 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.88% 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 8.69% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.88%
EPS 3Y10.53%
EPS 5Y8.69%
EPS Q2Q%5.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%14.32%

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 4.47% 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 12.25% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.02%
EPS Next 2Y9.27%
EPS Next 3Y5.23%
EPS Next 5Y4.47%
Revenue Next Year8.5%
Revenue Next 2Y6.04%
Revenue Next 3Y16.24%
Revenue Next 5Y12.25%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • MFC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.94.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MFC is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • MFC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.94 indicates a reasonable valuation of MFC.
  • MFC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.69. MFC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.94
Fwd PE 10.94
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.79% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFC is valued cheaper than 85.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.73
EV/EBITDA 6.97
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)1.32
PEG (5Y)1.37
EPS Next 2Y9.27%
EPS Next 3Y5.23%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • MFC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.42%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.18, MFC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, MFC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.42%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of MFC grows each year by 20.17%, 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)20.17%
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 0.5 1 1.5

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 2Y9.27%
EPS Next 3Y5.23%
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 0 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
MFC Dividend Payout.MFC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MFC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP

NYSE:MFC (2/13/2026, 1:26:08 PM)

36.77

+0.96 (+2.68%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners56.4%
Inst Owner Change-2.65%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap61.67B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)5.39B
Analysts75.79
Price Target40.94 (11.34%)
Short Float %0.34%
Short Ratio2.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.42%
Yearly Dividend1.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
DP60.48%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
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)5.11%
PT rev (3m)13.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.44%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.94
Fwd PE 10.94
P/S 2.15
P/FCF 2.73
P/OCF 2.73
P/B 1.63
P/tB 2.07
EV/EBITDA 6.97
EPS(TTM)3.08
EY8.38%
EPS(NY)3.36
Fwd EY9.14%
FCF(TTM)13.44
FCFY36.56%
OCF(TTM)13.44
OCFY36.56%
SpS17.07
BVpS22.58
TBVpS17.76
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)1.37
Graham Number39.56
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
WACC8.38%
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)7.88%
EPS 3Y10.53%
EPS 5Y8.69%
EPS Q2Q%5.43%
EPS Next Y9.02%
EPS Next 2Y9.27%
EPS Next 3Y5.23%
EPS Next 5Y4.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%14.32%
Revenue Next Year8.5%
Revenue Next 2Y6.04%
Revenue Next 3Y16.24%
Revenue Next 5Y12.25%
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 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 3 / 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 9.02% in the next year.