MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:MFC - CA56501R1064 - Common Stock
33.585 USD
+0.18 (+0.52%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to MFC. MFC was compared to 146 industry peers in the Insurance industry. MFC has an average financial health and profitability rating. MFC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years MFC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of MFC (0.56%) is worse than 69.86% of its industry peers.
MFC's Return On Equity of 10.90% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFC outperforms 52.05% of its industry peers.
MFC has a worse Return On Invested Capital (0.80%) than 62.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.56% | ||
| ROE | 10.9% | ||
| ROIC | 0.8% |
ROA(3y)0.27%
ROA(5y)0.44%
ROE(3y)5.1%
ROE(5y)7.68%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.07%, MFC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.40% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFC has grown nicely.
MFC has a better Operating Margin (23.25%) than 86.99% of its industry peers.
MFC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.07% | ||
| 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
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
MFC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
MFC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.46) than 80.82% of its industry peers.
MFC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.27, MFC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.1
WACC8.26%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.59% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.49% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 11.59% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)7.59%
EPS 3Y6.08%
EPS 5Y5.49%
EPS Q2Q%4.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.59%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.62%
Sales Q2Q%19.94%
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, MFC will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.26%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y7.72%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue Next Year8.38%
Revenue Next 2Y8.22%
Revenue Next 3Y6.84%
Revenue Next 5Y11.4%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.95, the valuation of MFC can be described as very reasonable.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as MFC.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MFC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.06), we can say MFC is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.71, the valuation of MFC can be described as reasonable.
MFC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.73, MFC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFC is valued a bit cheaper than 67.12% of the companies in the same industry.
84.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)2.81
PEG (5Y)2.18
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y7.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.76%, MFC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
MFC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.39.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, MFC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.76% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of MFC grows each year by 20.17%, which is quite nice.
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)20.17%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
MFC pays out 59.31% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of MFC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP59.31%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y7.72%
NYSE:MFC (11/10/2025, 3:15:56 PM)
33.585
+0.18 (+0.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners55.61%
Inst Owner Change-1.07%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap56.91B
Revenue(TTM)38.63B
Net Income(TTM)5.43B
Analysts74.74
Price Target36.22 (7.85%)
Short Float %0.33%
Short Ratio3.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.76% |
Yearly Dividend1.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
DP59.31%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.7%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.89%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.52%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.89%
Max EPS beat(4)7.87%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.05%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.32%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.94%
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)3.58%
PT rev (3m)0.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.71 | ||
| P/S | 2.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.81 | ||
| P/B | 1.61 | ||
| P/tB | 2.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.96 |
EPS(TTM)2.81
EY8.37%
EPS(NY)3.14
Fwd EY9.34%
FCF(TTM)11.97
FCFY35.63%
OCF(TTM)11.97
OCFY35.63%
SpS16.16
BVpS20.85
TBVpS16.33
PEG (NY)2.81
PEG (5Y)2.18
Graham Number36.31
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.56% | ||
| ROE | 10.9% | ||
| ROCE | 0.94% | ||
| ROIC | 0.8% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.82% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.91% | ||
| OM | 23.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.07% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 74.06% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.33 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.72 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 287.17% | ||
| Profit Quality | 526.46% | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score8
WACC8.26%
ROIC/WACC0.1
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)7.59%
EPS 3Y6.08%
EPS 5Y5.49%
EPS Q2Q%4.4%
EPS Next Y4.26%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y7.72%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.59%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.62%
Sales Q2Q%19.94%
Revenue Next Year8.38%
Revenue Next 2Y8.22%
Revenue Next 3Y6.84%
Revenue Next 5Y11.4%
EBIT growth 1Y18.36%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.3%
EBIT growth 5Y3.07%
EBIT Next Year-69.94%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y57.69%
FCF growth 3Y4.59%
FCF growth 5Y5.22%
OCF growth 1Y57.69%
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.
What is the valuation status for MFC stock?
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.
What are the PE and PB ratios of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) is 11.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.61.
What is the financial health of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) stock?
The financial health rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) is 4 / 10.