MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:MFC • CA56501R1064

33.68 USD
-0.72 (-2.09%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
33.3545 USD
-0.33 (-0.97%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

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MFC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 149 industry peers in the Insurance industry. MFC has an average financial health and profitability rating. MFC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • In the past 5 years MFC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.51%, MFC is doing worse than 69.80% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MFC has a Return On Equity (10.30%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 0.73%, MFC is not doing good in the industry: 63.09% 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 15.27%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.51%
ROE 10.3%
ROIC 0.73%
ROA(3y)0.53%
ROA(5y)0.41%
ROE(3y)10.13%
ROE(5y)7.55%
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

  • MFC has a better Profit Margin (13.57%) than 75.17% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFC has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.28%, MFC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFC has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.28%
PM (TTM) 13.57%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y20.92%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.52%
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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MFC is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MFC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MFC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • 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

  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MFC is 0.46, which is an excellent value as it means it would take MFC, only 0.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.46, MFC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.88% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that MFC is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • 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
WACC8.21%
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

  • MFC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.76%, which is quite good.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.39% in the past year.
  • The Revenue for MFC have been decreasing by -11.65% on average. This is quite bad
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.26% on average over the next years.
  • MFC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.14%
EPS Next 2Y8.83%
EPS Next 3Y4.94%
EPS Next 5Y4.26%
Revenue Next Year8.5%
Revenue Next 2Y6.04%
Revenue Next 3Y16.24%
Revenue Next 5Y12.25%

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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.86, the valuation of MFC can be described as reasonable.
  • 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 26.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.06, the valuation of MFC can be described as very reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFC is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFC to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.57), we can say MFC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.86
Fwd PE 10.06
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

  • MFC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MFC is cheaper than 67.79% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.4
EV/EBITDA 7.01
MFC Per share dataMFC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • MFC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.34
PEG (5Y)1.23
EPS Next 2Y8.83%
EPS Next 3Y4.94%

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5. MFC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MFC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.06%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.68, 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 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.06%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MFC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.03%!
  • MFC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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

  • 62.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MFC. 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 2Y8.83%
EPS Next 3Y4.94%
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 (3/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 33.3545 -0.33 (-0.97%)

33.68

-0.72 (-2.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners55.76%
Inst Owner Change-3.83%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap56.47B
Revenue(TTM)38.71B
Net Income(TTM)5.25B
Analysts75.79
Price Target41.41 (22.95%)
Short Float %1.19%
Short Ratio8.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.06%
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)4.92%
PT rev (3m)8.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.86
Fwd PE 10.06
P/S 1.99
P/FCF 2.4
P/OCF 2.4
P/B 1.51
P/tB 1.99
EV/EBITDA 7.01
EPS(TTM)3.1
EY9.2%
EPS(NY)3.35
Fwd EY9.95%
FCF(TTM)14.05
FCFY41.72%
OCF(TTM)14.05
OCFY41.72%
SpS16.94
BVpS22.3
TBVpS16.91
PEG (NY)1.34
PEG (5Y)1.23
Graham Number39.44
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)10.13%
ROE(5y)7.55%
ROIC(3y)0.76%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)0.78%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)1.79%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)0.91%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.45%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y3.55%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y20.92%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.52%
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
WACC8.21%
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)518.1%
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 Y8.14%
EPS Next 2Y8.83%
EPS Next 3Y4.94%
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 5Y12.25%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.68%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y6.83%
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 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 8.14% in the next year.