MANPOWERGROUP INC (MAN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:MAN • US56418H1005
30.075 USD
+1.72 (+6.05%)
Last: Feb 18, 2026, 11:09 AM
Overall MAN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated MAN against 88 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. MAN has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. MAN may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
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
- MAN has a Return On Assets of -0.15%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MAN outperforms 43.18% of its industry peers.
- MAN has a Return On Equity (-0.65%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of MAN (5.84%) 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 12.55%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.15% | ||
| ROE | -0.65% | ||
| ROIC | 5.84% |
ROA(3y)0.88%
ROA(5y)2.12%
ROE(3y)3.39%
ROE(5y)8.12%
ROIC(3y)7.07%
ROIC(5y)9.1%
1.3 Margins
- With a Operating Margin value of 1.62%, MAN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- MAN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of MAN (16.69%) is worse than 77.27% 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 | 1.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 16.69% |
OM growth 3Y-26.2%
OM growth 5Y-8.39%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.51%
GM growth 5Y1.24%
2. Health
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
- MAN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MAN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.82 indicates that MAN is not a great score, but indicates 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 56.82% 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.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.51, MAN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC7.42%
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.
- MAN has a Current ratio of 1.11. This is in the lower half of the industry: MAN underperforms 69.32% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.11 indicates that MAN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- MAN's Quick ratio of 1.11 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MAN is outperformed by 69.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- MAN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -34.73%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.20% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, MAN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.58% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, MAN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.05% on average per year.
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
- MAN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.13% yearly.
EPS Next Y27.01%
EPS Next 2Y30.28%
EPS Next 3Y21.16%
EPS Next 5Y39.83%
Revenue Next Year4.72%
Revenue Next 2Y4.12%
Revenue Next 3Y3.2%
Revenue Next 5Y3.13%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.13 indicates a reasonable valuation of MAN.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MAN indicates a rather cheap valuation: MAN is cheaper than 82.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.16, MAN is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.97, the valuation of MAN can be described as very cheap.
- MAN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MAN is cheaper than 88.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.10. MAN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.97 |
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 89.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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 21.16% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30.28%
EPS Next 3Y21.16%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- MAN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.93%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.59, MAN pays a better dividend. On top of this MAN pays more dividend than 92.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- MAN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.93% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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 2Y30.28%
EPS Next 3Y21.16%
NYSE:MAN (2/18/2026, 11:09:51 AM)
30.075
+1.72 (+6.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-15 2026-04-15/bmo
Inst Owners111.64%
Inst Owner Change-2.32%
Ins Owners1.53%
Ins Owner Change6.18%
Market Cap1.39B
Revenue(TTM)17.96B
Net Income(TTM)-13.30M
Analysts68.75
Price Target41.44 (37.79%)
Short Float %13.25%
Short Ratio5.2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.93% |
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)-3.27%
PT rev (3m)-4.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.97 | ||
| P/S | 0.08 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.68 | ||
| P/tB | 16.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.63 |
EPS(TTM)2.97
EY9.88%
EPS(NY)3.77
Fwd EY12.54%
FCF(TTM)-3.49
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-2.25
OCFYN/A
SpS387.84
BVpS44.48
TBVpS1.83
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number54.52
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.15% | ||
| ROE | -0.65% | ||
| ROCE | 7.4% | ||
| ROIC | 5.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.23% | ||
| OM | 1.62% | ||
| 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)7.07%
ROIC(5y)9.1%
ROICexc(3y)8.41%
ROICexc(5y)10.97%
ROICexgc(3y)22.4%
ROICexgc(5y)31.47%
ROCE(3y)8.97%
ROCE(5y)11.56%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-21.73%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.69%
ROICexc growth 3Y-24.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.19%
OM growth 3Y-26.2%
OM growth 5Y-8.39%
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 | 2.8 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 66.63% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.82 |
F-Score1
WACC7.42%
ROIC/WACC0.79
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 Y27.01%
EPS Next 2Y30.28%
EPS Next 3Y21.16%
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 Year4.72%
Revenue Next 2Y4.12%
Revenue Next 3Y3.2%
Revenue Next 5Y3.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-28.6%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.43%
EBIT Next Year72.47%
EBIT Next 3Y53.58%
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 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 27.01% 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%.