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.
- In the past year MFC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years MFC 4 years were profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years MFC had a positive operating cash flow.
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 70.95% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 10.30%, MFC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 0.73%, MFC is not doing good in the industry: 62.84% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- MFC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 0.76%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.46%.
| 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
- MFC's Profit Margin of 13.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFC outperforms 73.65% of its industry peers.
- MFC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of MFC (22.28%) is better than 77.70% 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MFC is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MFC has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, MFC has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for MFC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.46, MFC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that MFC is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.29, MFC is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.41% 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
WACC8.11%
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.
- 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.
- Looking at the last year, MFC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.39% in the last year.
- 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
- 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
- MFC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.62.
- MFC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.21. MFC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- MFC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.62.
- MFC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- MFC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 62.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- MFC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MFC is cheaper than 84.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.37 |
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)1.25
PEG (5Y)1.31
EPS Next 2Y9.22%
EPS Next 3Y9.66%
5. MFC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MFC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.15%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.55, MFC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MFC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.15% |
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
- 62.94% 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.
DP62.94%
EPS Next 2Y9.22%
EPS Next 3Y9.66%
MFC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
35.22
+0.04 (+0.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/amc
Inst Owners55.76%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap59.04B
Revenue(TTM)38.71B
Net Income(TTM)5.25B
Analysts75.79
Price Target41.41 (17.58%)
Short Float %0.33%
Short Ratio2.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.15% |
Yearly Dividend1.4
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%
PT rev (3m)6.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.62 | ||
| P/S | 2.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.56 | ||
| P/B | 1.61 | ||
| P/tB | 2.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.37 |
EPS(TTM)3.03
EY8.6%
EPS(NY)3.32
Fwd EY9.42%
FCF(TTM)13.77
FCFY39.1%
OCF(TTM)13.77
OCFY39.1%
SpS16.6
BVpS21.86
TBVpS16.57
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)1.31
Graham Number38.6
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
WACC8.11%
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
What is the fundamental rating for MFC stock?
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.
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 11.62 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.61.
How financially healthy is MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP?
The financial health rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) is 4 / 10.