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
- 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.
- 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 72.11% of its industry peers.
- MFC's Return On Equity of 10.30% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFC outperforms 46.94% of its industry peers.
- MFC's Return On Invested Capital of 0.73% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MFC is outperformed by 63.95% 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 9.51%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of MFC (13.57%) is better than 70.07% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFC has grown nicely.
- MFC has a better Operating Margin (22.28%) than 77.55% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MFC has less shares outstanding
- MFC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for MFC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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.
- MFC's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.46 is amongst the best of the industry. MFC outperforms 80.95% 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 55.78% 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
WACC8.22%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
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.
- 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%.
- 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.32% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y9.1%
EPS Next 2Y9.21%
EPS Next 3Y9.86%
EPS Next 5Y4.26%
Revenue Next Year7.92%
Revenue Next 2Y7.07%
Revenue Next 3Y7.22%
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.
- 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.
4. MFC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.56 indicates a correct valuation of MFC.
- MFC's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MFC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.89), we can say MFC is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.52, the valuation of MFC can be described as reasonable.
- MFC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFC to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.50), we can say MFC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MFC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFC is valued cheaper than 83.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.07 |
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)1.38
PEG (5Y)1.42
EPS Next 2Y9.21%
EPS Next 3Y9.86%
5. MFC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MFC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.66%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.37, 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.66% |
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 Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
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 2Y9.21%
EPS Next 3Y9.86%
MFC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
38.81
+0.18 (+0.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-13 2026-05-13/amc
Inst Owners55.61%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap64.90B
Revenue(TTM)38.71B
Net Income(TTM)5.25B
Analysts75.79
Price Target41.23 (6.24%)
Short Float %0.27%
Short Ratio1.7
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.66% |
Yearly Dividend1.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.03%
DP62.94%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
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)-0.45%
PT rev (3m)4.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.53%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.52 | ||
| P/S | 2.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.76 | ||
| P/B | 1.74 | ||
| P/tB | 2.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.07 |
EPS(TTM)3.09
EY7.96%
EPS(NY)3.37
Fwd EY8.68%
FCF(TTM)14.04
FCFY36.18%
OCF(TTM)14.04
OCFY36.18%
SpS16.93
BVpS22.29
TBVpS16.9
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)1.42
Graham Number39.3648 (1.43%)
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
WACC8.22%
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 Y9.1%
EPS Next 2Y9.21%
EPS Next 3Y9.86%
EPS Next 5Y4.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.39%
Revenue growth 3Y19.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.65%
Sales Q2Q%-24.06%
Revenue Next Year7.92%
Revenue Next 2Y7.07%
Revenue Next 3Y7.22%
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.
Can you provide the profitability details for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP?
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 12.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.74.
How financially healthy is MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP?
The financial health rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) is 4 / 10.