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
- In the past year MAN was profitable.
- MAN had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years MAN 4 years were profitable.
- MAN had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- MAN's Return On Assets of -0.15% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MAN outperforms 43.68% of its industry peers.
- MAN's Return On Equity of -0.65% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MAN outperforms 43.68% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of MAN (6.10%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- MAN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.43%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.58%.
| 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
- MAN's Operating Margin of 1.69% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MAN outperforms 41.38% of its industry peers.
- MAN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of MAN (16.69%) is worse than 78.16% of its industry peers.
- MAN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MAN is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for MAN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MAN has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, MAN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- MAN has an Altman-Z score of 2.82. This is not the best score and indicates that MAN is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- MAN has a Altman-Z score of 2.82. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MAN outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
- MAN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating MAN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- MAN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.51) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC7.54%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.11 indicates that MAN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.11, MAN is doing worse than 67.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- MAN has a Quick ratio of 1.11. This is in the lower half of the industry: MAN underperforms 67.82% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
- Measured over the past years, MAN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -4.20% on average per year.
- 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
- MAN is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 39.83% yearly.
- 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 Year4.67%
Revenue Next 2Y4%
Revenue Next 3Y3.79%
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.96, the valuation of MAN can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MAN indicates a rather cheap valuation: MAN is cheaper than 85.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. MAN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.08, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of MAN.
- 90.80% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MAN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.28, MAN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MAN is valued cheaper than 88.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.21 |
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.
- MAN's earnings are expected to grow with 27.57% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y29.8%
EPS Next 3Y27.57%
5. MAN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.48%, MAN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- MAN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.72. MAN pays more dividend than 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- MAN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.48% |
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.
- MAN has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.69%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years30
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
26.62
+0.33 (+1.26%)
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 Owners113.48%
Inst Owner Change-2.84%
Ins Owners1.64%
Ins Owner Change10.53%
Market Cap1.24B
Revenue(TTM)17.96B
Net Income(TTM)-13.30M
Analysts71.25
Price Target41.82 (57.1%)
Short Float %13.57%
Short Ratio4.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.48% |
Yearly Dividend1.43
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.69%
DP-501.5%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years30
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)0.92%
PT rev (3m)-2.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.08 | ||
| P/S | 0.07 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.6 | ||
| P/tB | 14.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.21 |
EPS(TTM)2.97
EY11.16%
EPS(NY)3.76
Fwd EY14.12%
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 | 2.82 |
F-Score1
WACC7.54%
ROIC/WACC0.81
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 Year4.67%
Revenue Next 2Y4%
Revenue Next 3Y3.79%
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.
How profitable is MANPOWERGROUP INC (MAN) stock?
MANPOWERGROUP INC (MAN) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for MANPOWERGROUP INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MANPOWERGROUP INC (MAN) is expected to grow by 26.58% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MAN stock?
The dividend rating of MANPOWERGROUP INC (MAN) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -501.5%.