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MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MFC - CA56501R1064 - Common Stock

36.28 USD
-0.25 (-0.68%)
Last: 12/31/2025, 8:14:44 PM
36.28 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/31/2025, 8:14:44 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall MFC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated MFC against 148 industry peers in the Insurance industry. MFC has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MFC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


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.
MFC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
MFC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 70.27% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.48%, MFC is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.32% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of MFC (0.75%) is worse than 63.51% of its industry peers.
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's Profit Margin of 13.87% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFC outperforms 77.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFC has grown nicely.
MFC's Operating Margin of 22.75% is amongst the best of the industry. MFC outperforms 80.41% 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.
MFC has less shares outstanding than it did 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 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.44, MFC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.11% of the companies in the same industry.
MFC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
MFC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.26. This is in the better half of the industry: MFC outperforms 60.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 0.44
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 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 grown by an nice 9.55% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.49% on average over the past years.
MFC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.70%.
MFC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -13.62% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.55%
EPS 3Y6.08%
EPS 5Y5.49%
EPS Q2Q%16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.62%
Sales Q2Q%21.19%

3.2 Future

MFC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.15% yearly.
MFC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.43% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.22%
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue Next Year8.86%
Revenue Next 2Y8.68%
Revenue Next 3Y6.97%
Revenue Next 5Y12.43%

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 stable.
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

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.01, which indicates a correct valuation of MFC.
MFC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. MFC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.90, 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 (23.13), we can say MFC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.01
Fwd PE 10.9
MFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

65.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.73
EV/EBITDA 7.19
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)1.46
PEG (5Y)2.19
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.51%, MFC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
MFC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.42.
MFC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.51%

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

MFC pays out 60.48% 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.
DP60.48%
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
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

MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP

NYSE:MFC (12/31/2025, 8:14:44 PM)

After market: 36.28 0 (0%)

36.28

-0.25 (-0.68%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners56.33%
Inst Owner Change-1.4%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap61.13B
Revenue(TTM)38.88B
Net Income(TTM)5.39B
Analysts74.74
Price Target38.95 (7.36%)
Short Float %0.33%
Short Ratio2.66
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.51%
Yearly Dividend1.31
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)2.29%
PT rev (3m)9.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.01
Fwd PE 10.9
P/S 2.15
P/FCF 2.73
P/OCF 2.73
P/B 1.63
P/tB 2.07
EV/EBITDA 7.19
EPS(TTM)3.02
EY8.32%
EPS(NY)3.33
Fwd EY9.17%
FCF(TTM)13.28
FCFY36.59%
OCF(TTM)13.28
OCFY36.59%
SpS16.85
BVpS22.3
TBVpS17.54
PEG (NY)1.46
PEG (5Y)2.19
Graham Number38.92
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
WACC8.2%
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)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.55%
EPS 3Y6.08%
EPS 5Y5.49%
EPS Q2Q%16%
EPS Next Y8.22%
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.62%
Sales Q2Q%21.19%
Revenue Next Year8.86%
Revenue Next 2Y8.68%
Revenue Next 3Y6.97%
Revenue Next 5Y12.43%
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 5 / 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 8.22% in the next year.