MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.978 PERP (MFC-PR-I.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:MFC-PR-I • CA56501R7830
Current stock price
This MFC-PR-I.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MFC-PR-I.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MFC-PR-I was profitable.
- In the past year MFC-PR-I had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years MFC-PR-I 4 years were profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years MFC-PR-I had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of MFC-PR-I (0.51%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Equity of MFC-PR-I (10.30%) is worse than 78.48% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-I has a Return On Invested Capital (0.73%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MFC-PR-I is below the industry average of 3.22%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.51% | ||
| ROE | 10.3% | ||
| ROIC | 0.73% |
1.3 Margins
- MFC-PR-I has a Profit Margin of 13.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFC-PR-I outperforms 82.28% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFC-PR-I has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.28%, MFC-PR-I is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFC-PR-I has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.57% | ||
| GM | N/A |
2. MFC-PR-I.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- MFC-PR-I has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MFC-PR-I has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for MFC-PR-I has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MFC-PR-I has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- MFC-PR-I 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-I's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.46 is amongst the best of the industry. MFC-PR-I outperforms 83.54% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that MFC-PR-I is not too dependend on debt financing.
- MFC-PR-I 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-I.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MFC-PR-I shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.76%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, MFC-PR-I shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.86% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.39% in the past year.
- The Revenue for MFC-PR-I have been decreasing by -11.65% on average. This is quite bad
3.2 Future
- MFC-PR-I is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.26% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.32% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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-I.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- MFC-PR-I is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.10.
- 63.29% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MFC-PR-I, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MFC-PR-I to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.60), we can say MFC-PR-I is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.58, the valuation of MFC-PR-I can be described as very cheap.
- MFC-PR-I's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- MFC-PR-I's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MFC-PR-I's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MFC-PR-I is cheaper than 73.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFC-PR-I is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MFC-PR-I's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
5. MFC-PR-I.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MFC-PR-I has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.06%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.82, MFC-PR-I has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-I's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.06% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MFC-PR-I grows each year by 10.03%, which is quite nice.
- MFC-PR-I has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- MFC-PR-I has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
5.3 Sustainability
- 62.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MFC-PR-I. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- MFC-PR-I's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
MFC-PR-I.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.978 PERP
TSX:MFC-PR-I (4/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
25.75
+0.05 (+0.19%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.06% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.58 | ||
| P/S | 1.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.34 | ||
| P/B | 0.85 | ||
| P/tB | 1.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.27 |
| 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 5.978 PERP / MFC-PR-I.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for MFC-PR-I stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MFC-PR-I.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.978 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.978 PERP (MFC-PR-I.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of MFC-PR-I stock?
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.978 PERP (MFC-PR-I.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MFC-PR-I stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.978 PERP (MFC-PR-I.CA) is 6.1 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.85.
Is the dividend of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.978 PERP sustainable?
The dividend rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.978 PERP (MFC-PR-I.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 62.94%.