MANPOWERGROUP INC (MAN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MAN • US56418H1005
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This MAN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MAN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MAN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year MAN has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
- MAN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years MAN 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of -0.15%, MAN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.02% of the companies in the same industry.
- MAN has a Return On Equity (-0.65%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of MAN (6.10%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MAN is significantly below the industry average of 13.10%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.15% | ||
| ROE | -0.65% | ||
| ROIC | 6.1% |
ROA(3y)0.88%
ROA(5y)2.12%
ROE(3y)3.39%
ROE(5y)8.12%
ROIC(3y)7.43%
ROIC(5y)9.31%
1.3 Margins
- The Operating Margin of MAN (1.69%) is worse than 60.47% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MAN has declined.
- MAN has a Gross Margin of 16.69%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MAN underperforms 79.07% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MAN has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 16.69% |
OM growth 3Y-20.79%
OM growth 5Y-4.41%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.51%
GM growth 5Y1.24%
2. MAN Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MAN is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MAN has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for MAN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MAN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.83 indicates that MAN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- MAN has a Altman-Z score (2.83) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- MAN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating MAN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.51, MAN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC7.9%
2.3 Liquidity
- MAN has a Current Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that MAN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of MAN (1.11) is worse than 69.77% of its industry peers.
- MAN has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that MAN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.11, MAN is doing worse than 69.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. MAN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MAN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -34.73%.
- MAN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -4.20% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.58% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.05% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-34.73%
EPS 3Y-29.57%
EPS 5Y-4.2%
EPS Q2Q%-9.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.25%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.05%
Sales Q2Q%7.12%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 39.83% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, MAN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.13% on average per year.
EPS Next Y26.58%
EPS Next 2Y29.8%
EPS Next 3Y27.57%
EPS Next 5Y39.83%
Revenue Next Year4.59%
Revenue Next 2Y4%
Revenue Next 3Y3.8%
Revenue Next 5Y3.13%
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 accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. MAN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.07 indicates a reasonable valuation of MAN.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MAN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MAN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.78), we can say MAN is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.16, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of MAN.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MAN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.53% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- MAN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.54.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MAN indicates a rather cheap valuation: MAN is cheaper than 89.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MAN's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as MAN's earnings are expected to grow with 27.57% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y29.8%
EPS Next 3Y27.57%
5. MAN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MAN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.01%, which is a nice return.
- MAN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.86. MAN pays more dividend than 91.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MAN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.01% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MAN decreases each year by -8.69%.
- MAN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- MAN has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-501.5%
EPS Next 2Y29.8%
EPS Next 3Y27.57%
MAN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
26.93
-1.79 (-6.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-16 2026-04-16/bmo
Inst Owners113.5%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.74%
Ins Owner Change10.53%
Market Cap1.25B
Revenue(TTM)17.96B
Net Income(TTM)-13.30M
Analysts72.5
Price Target40.93 (51.99%)
Short Float %13.52%
Short Ratio4.26
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.01% |
Yearly Dividend1.43
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.69%
DP-501.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.23%
Min EPS beat(2)1.14%
Max EPS beat(2)11.32%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.23%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.39%
Max EPS beat(4)12.86%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.23%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.82%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)3.05%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.75%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.55%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.08%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.26%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.7%
PT rev (1m)-2.13%
PT rev (3m)-4.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.95%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.16 | ||
| P/S | 0.07 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.61 | ||
| P/tB | 14.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
EPS(TTM)2.97
EY11.03%
EPS(NY)3.76
Fwd EY13.96%
FCF(TTM)-3.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-2.24
OCFYN/A
SpS386.84
BVpS44.37
TBVpS1.83
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number54.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.15% | ||
| ROE | -0.65% | ||
| ROCE | 7.72% | ||
| ROIC | 6.1% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.15% | ||
| OM | 1.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 16.69% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)0.88%
ROA(5y)2.12%
ROE(3y)3.39%
ROE(5y)8.12%
ROIC(3y)7.43%
ROIC(5y)9.31%
ROICexc(3y)8.87%
ROICexc(5y)11.25%
ROICexgc(3y)23.55%
ROICexgc(5y)32.16%
ROCE(3y)9.45%
ROCE(5y)11.84%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-16.87%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.97%
ROICexc growth 3Y-19.35%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.42%
OM growth 3Y-20.79%
OM growth 5Y-4.41%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.51%
GM growth 5Y1.24%
F-Score1
Asset Turnover1.96
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.7 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 66.63% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.11 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
F-Score1
WACC7.9%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)71.3%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.34%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-34.73%
EPS 3Y-29.57%
EPS 5Y-4.2%
EPS Q2Q%-9.8%
EPS Next Y26.58%
EPS Next 2Y29.8%
EPS Next 3Y27.57%
EPS Next 5Y39.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.25%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.05%
Sales Q2Q%7.12%
Revenue Next Year4.59%
Revenue Next 2Y4%
Revenue Next 3Y3.8%
Revenue Next 5Y3.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.98%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.36%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.46%
EBIT Next Year76.65%
EBIT Next 3Y32.76%
EBIT Next 5Y31.28%
FCF growth 1Y-162.53%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-133.67%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
MANPOWERGROUP INC / MAN Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MANPOWERGROUP INC (MAN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MAN.
What is the valuation status of MANPOWERGROUP INC (MAN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to MANPOWERGROUP INC (MAN). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of MAN stock?
MANPOWERGROUP INC (MAN) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of MANPOWERGROUP INC (MAN) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MANPOWERGROUP INC (MAN) is 9.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.61.
Can you provide the financial health for MAN stock?
The financial health rating of MANPOWERGROUP INC (MAN) is 3 / 10.