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MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.978 PERP (MFC-PR-I.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MFC-PR-I - CA56501R7830

25.57 CAD
+0.03 (+0.12%)
Last: 12/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

MFC-PR-I gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 industry peers in the Insurance industry. MFC-PR-I has an average financial health and profitability rating. MFC-PR-I has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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.
MFC-PR-I had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years MFC-PR-I always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
MFC-PR-I.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMFC-PR-I.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.53%, MFC-PR-I is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.78% of the companies in the same industry.
MFC-PR-I has a worse Return On Equity (10.48%) than 76.83% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MFC-PR-I (0.75%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.53%
ROE 10.48%
ROIC 0.75%
ROA(3y)0.27%
ROA(5y)0.44%
ROE(3y)5.1%
ROE(5y)7.68%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
MFC-PR-I.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMFC-PR-I.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of MFC-PR-I (13.87%) is better than 82.93% of its industry peers.
MFC-PR-I's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.75%, MFC-PR-I belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFC-PR-I has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.75%
PM (TTM) 13.87%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y12.84%
OM growth 5Y19.32%
PM growth 3Y3.23%
PM growth 5Y14.2%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
MFC-PR-I.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMFC-PR-I.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
MFC-PR-I.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingMFC-PR-I.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
MFC-PR-I.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMFC-PR-I.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200B 400B 600B 800B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of MFC-PR-I is 0.44, which is an excellent value as it means it would take MFC-PR-I, only 0.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MFC-PR-I's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.44 is amongst the best of the industry. MFC-PR-I outperforms 84.15% of its industry peers.
MFC-PR-I has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MFC-PR-I (0.26) is better than 78.05% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 0.44
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC8.28%
MFC-PR-I.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMFC-PR-I.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
MFC-PR-I.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMFC-PR-I.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MFC-PR-I shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.55%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.49% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, MFC-PR-I shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.70% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MFC-PR-I shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -13.62% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.55%
EPS 3Y6.08%
EPS 5Y5.49%
EPS Q2Q%16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.62%
Sales Q2Q%21.19%

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 5.15% yearly.
MFC-PR-I is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.43% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.22%
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue Next Year8.86%
Revenue Next 2Y8.68%
Revenue Next 3Y6.97%
Revenue Next 5Y12.43%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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.
MFC-PR-I.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMFC-PR-I.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 20B 40B 60B 80B
MFC-PR-I.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMFC-PR-I.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.19, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of MFC-PR-I.
65.85% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MFC-PR-I, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
MFC-PR-I's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.26.
MFC-PR-I is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.61.
MFC-PR-I's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.68, MFC-PR-I is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.19
Fwd PE 5.61
MFC-PR-I.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMFC-PR-I.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MFC-PR-I indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MFC-PR-I is cheaper than 70.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MFC-PR-I's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.41
EV/EBITDA 3.09
MFC-PR-I.CA Per share dataMFC-PR-I.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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.
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)1.13
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MFC-PR-I has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.59%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.59, 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 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.59%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of MFC-PR-I grows each year by 20.17%, 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.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
MFC-PR-I.CA Yearly Dividends per shareMFC-PR-I.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

60.48% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MFC-PR-I. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MFC-PR-I is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP60.48%
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
MFC-PR-I.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMFC-PR-I.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
MFC-PR-I.CA Dividend Payout.MFC-PR-I.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MFC-PR-I.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.978 PERP

TSX:MFC-PR-I (12/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

25.57

+0.03 (+0.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners56.33%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap43.09B
Revenue(TTM)38.88B
Net Income(TTM)5.39B
Analysts74.74
Price Target27.86 (8.96%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.59%
Yearly Dividend1.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
DP60.48%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date11-26 2025-11-26 (0.373625)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.09%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.89%
Max EPS beat(2)11.07%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.88%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.89%
Max EPS beat(4)11.07%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.13%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.52%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.93%
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-1.43%
PT rev (3m)-1.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.19
Fwd PE 5.61
P/S 1.11
P/FCF 1.41
P/OCF 1.41
P/B 0.84
P/tB 1.06
EV/EBITDA 3.09
EPS(TTM)4.13
EY16.15%
EPS(NY)4.56
Fwd EY17.82%
FCF(TTM)18.18
FCFY71.08%
OCF(TTM)18.18
OCFY71.08%
SpS23.08
BVpS30.53
TBVpS24.01
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)1.13
Graham Number53.26
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.53%
ROE 10.48%
ROCE 0.88%
ROIC 0.75%
ROICexc 0.77%
ROICexgc 1.81%
OM 22.75%
PM (TTM) 13.87%
GM N/A
FCFM 78.76%
ROA(3y)0.27%
ROA(5y)0.44%
ROE(3y)5.1%
ROE(5y)7.68%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.84%
OM growth 3Y12.84%
OM growth 5Y19.32%
PM growth 3Y3.23%
PM growth 5Y14.2%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 0.44
Debt/EBITDA 1.35
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 5.76
Cash Conversion 308.74%
Profit Quality 568.01%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC8.28%
ROIC/WACC0.09
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.55%
EPS 3Y6.08%
EPS 5Y5.49%
EPS Q2Q%16%
EPS Next Y8.22%
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.62%
Sales Q2Q%21.19%
Revenue Next Year8.86%
Revenue Next 2Y8.68%
Revenue Next 3Y6.97%
Revenue Next 5Y12.43%
EBIT growth 1Y1.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.3%
EBIT growth 5Y3.07%
EBIT Next Year-72.75%
EBIT Next 3Y-28.58%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y60.02%
FCF growth 3Y4.59%
FCF growth 5Y5.22%
OCF growth 1Y60.02%
OCF growth 3Y4.59%
OCF growth 5Y5.22%

MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.978 PERP / MFC-PR-I.CA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for MFC-PR-I stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MFC-PR-I.CA.


What is the valuation status for MFC-PR-I stock?

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.


Can you provide the profitability details for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.978 PERP?

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 6.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.84.


What is the financial health of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.978 PERP (MFC-PR-I.CA) stock?

The financial health rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.978 PERP (MFC-PR-I.CA) is 4 / 10.