MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 4 1/2 PERP (MFC-PR-C.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:MFC-PR-C • CA56501R5024
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This MFC-PR-C.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MFC-PR-C.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MFC-PR-C had positive earnings in the past year.
- MFC-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- MFC-PR-C had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years MFC-PR-C always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- MFC-PR-C has a better Return On Assets (0.51%) than 60.26% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-C's Return On Equity of 10.30% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MFC-PR-C is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.73%, MFC-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MFC-PR-C is below the industry average of 3.17%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.51% | ||
| ROE | 10.3% | ||
| ROIC | 0.73% |
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.57%, MFC-PR-C belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- MFC-PR-C's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of MFC-PR-C (22.28%) is better than 89.74% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFC-PR-C has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.57% | ||
| GM | N/A |
2. MFC-PR-C.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MFC-PR-C is destroying value.
- MFC-PR-C has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MFC-PR-C has less shares outstanding
- MFC-PR-C has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- MFC-PR-C 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-PR-C has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.46. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFC-PR-C outperforms 93.59% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-C has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- MFC-PR-C has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.29) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. MFC-PR-C.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MFC-PR-C shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.76%, which is quite good.
- MFC-PR-C shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.86% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, MFC-PR-C shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.39% in the last year.
- MFC-PR-C shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -11.65% yearly.
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, MFC-PR-C will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.26% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MFC-PR-C will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.32% on average per year.
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. MFC-PR-C.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.99, the valuation of MFC-PR-C can be described as very cheap.
- MFC-PR-C's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- MFC-PR-C's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.50.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.56 indicates a rather cheap valuation of MFC-PR-C.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MFC-PR-C.
- MFC-PR-C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.67.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 84.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFC-PR-C, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFC-PR-C is valued cheaper than 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MFC-PR-C's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of MFC-PR-C may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. MFC-PR-C.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.17%, MFC-PR-C is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- MFC-PR-C's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.76.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MFC-PR-C pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MFC-PR-C grows each year by 10.03%, which is quite nice.
- MFC-PR-C has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- MFC-PR-C has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
5.3 Sustainability
- 62.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MFC-PR-C. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- MFC-PR-C's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
MFC-PR-C.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 4 1/2 PERP
TSX:MFC-PR-C (3/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.56 | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.1 | ||
| P/B | 0.69 | ||
| P/tB | 0.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.45 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.51% | ||
| ROE | 10.3% | ||
| ROCE | 0.86% | ||
| ROIC | 0.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.75% | ||
| OM | 22.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.57% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 82.95% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.54 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.69 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 337.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 611.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 4 1/2 PERP / MFC-PR-C.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 4 1/2 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MFC-PR-C.CA.
What is the valuation status of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 4 1/2 PERP (MFC-PR-C.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 4 1/2 PERP (MFC-PR-C.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 4 1/2 PERP (MFC-PR-C.CA) stock?
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 4 1/2 PERP (MFC-PR-C.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MFC-PR-C stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 4 1/2 PERP (MFC-PR-C.CA) is 4.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.69.
What is the financial health of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 4 1/2 PERP (MFC-PR-C.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 4 1/2 PERP (MFC-PR-C.CA) is 4 / 10.