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.
- MFC-PR-I had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years MFC-PR-I 4 years were profitable.
- MFC-PR-I had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- MFC-PR-I has a Return On Assets (0.51%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- MFC-PR-I's Return On Equity of 10.30% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MFC-PR-I is outperformed by 77.22% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-I's Return On Invested Capital of 0.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFC-PR-I outperforms 60.76% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-I had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 0.76%. This is below the industry average of 3.17%.
| 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.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 22.28%, MFC-PR-I is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- MFC-PR-I's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MFC-PR-I is destroying value.
- MFC-PR-I has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MFC-PR-I has less shares outstanding
- MFC-PR-I has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MFC-PR-I is 0.46, which is an excellent value as it means it would take MFC-PR-I, only 0.46 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
- MFC-PR-I has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- 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.
- Looking at the last year, MFC-PR-I shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.39% in the last year.
- MFC-PR-I shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -11.65% yearly.
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 6.06.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as MFC-PR-I.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. MFC-PR-I is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.54 indicates a rather cheap valuation of MFC-PR-I.
- MFC-PR-I's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.42. MFC-PR-I is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFC-PR-I is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFC-PR-I is valued a bit cheaper than 74.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.25 |
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.
5. MFC-PR-I.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.17%, MFC-PR-I is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.76, MFC-PR-I has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MFC-PR-I pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% |
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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 (3/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
25.57
+0.09 (+0.35%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.54 | ||
| P/S | 1.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.34 | ||
| P/B | 0.84 | ||
| P/tB | 1.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.25 |
| 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
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MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.978 PERP (MFC-PR-I.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.978 PERP (MFC-PR-I.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.978 PERP (MFC-PR-I.CA) is 6.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.84.
What is the expected EPS growth for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.978 PERP (MFC-PR-I.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.978 PERP (MFC-PR-I.CA) is expected to grow by 9.32% in the next year.