MANPOWERGROUP INC (MAN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:MAN • US56418H1005
29.01 USD
-0.47 (-1.59%)
Last: Feb 19, 2026, 11:14 AM
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to MAN. MAN was compared to 88 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. MAN may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. MAN is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
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.
- 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 43.18% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of -0.65%, MAN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.84%, MAN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.14% of the companies in the same 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
- MAN's Operating Margin of 1.62% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MAN outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MAN has declined.
- MAN's Gross Margin of 16.69% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MAN is outperformed by 77.27% of its industry peers.
- MAN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- MAN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- MAN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for MAN is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
- The Altman-Z score of MAN (2.82) 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of MAN (0.51) 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/WACC0.79
WACC7.43%
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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.11, MAN is not doing good in the industry: 69.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for MAN have decreased strongly by -34.73% in the last year.
- 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.
- MAN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.58%.
- 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
- 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 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
- 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.77, which indicates a very decent valuation of MAN.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MAN is valued cheaper than 82.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.27. MAN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.69, the valuation of MAN can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MAN is valued cheaper than 89.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- MAN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.16, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MAN is valued cheaper than 88.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.77 |
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 21.16% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.36
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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, MAN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.93% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MAN decreases each year by -8.69%.
- MAN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2Y30.28%
EPS Next 3Y21.16%
NYSE:MAN (2/19/2026, 11:14:14 AM)
29.01
-0.47 (-1.59%)
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 Cap1.34B
Revenue(TTM)17.96B
Net Income(TTM)-13.30M
Analysts68.75
Price Target41.44 (42.85%)
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 | 9.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.07 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.65 | ||
| P/tB | 15.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.77 |
EPS(TTM)2.97
EY10.24%
EPS(NY)3.77
Fwd EY13%
FCF(TTM)-3.49
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-2.25
OCFYN/A
SpS387.84
BVpS44.48
TBVpS1.83
PEG (NY)0.36
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
WACC7.43%
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%.