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MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MFC-PR-J - CA56501R7673

25.31 CAD
+0.05 (+0.2%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, MFC-PR-J scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MFC-PR-J was compared to 82 industry peers in the Insurance industry. MFC-PR-J has an average financial health and profitability rating. MFC-PR-J 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-J was profitable.
In the past year MFC-PR-J had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years MFC-PR-J 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MFC-PR-J had a positive operating cash flow.
MFC-PR-J.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMFC-PR-J.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

MFC-PR-J has a Return On Assets of 0.53%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFC-PR-J outperforms 51.22% of its industry peers.
MFC-PR-J has a worse Return On Equity (10.48%) than 75.61% of its industry peers.
MFC-PR-J's Return On Invested Capital of 0.75% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFC-PR-J outperforms 62.20% of its industry peers.
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-J.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMFC-PR-J.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

MFC-PR-J's Profit Margin of 13.87% is amongst the best of the industry. MFC-PR-J outperforms 85.37% of its industry peers.
MFC-PR-J's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 22.75%, MFC-PR-J belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFC-PR-J 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-J.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMFC-PR-J.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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MFC-PR-J is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for MFC-PR-J has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MFC-PR-J has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MFC-PR-J has an improved debt to assets ratio.
MFC-PR-J.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingMFC-PR-J.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
MFC-PR-J.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMFC-PR-J.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

MFC-PR-J has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.44. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MFC-PR-J (0.44) is better than 86.59% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that MFC-PR-J is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.26, MFC-PR-J belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 0.44
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC8.32%
MFC-PR-J.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMFC-PR-J.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-J.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMFC-PR-J.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-J shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.55%, which is quite good.
MFC-PR-J shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.49% yearly.
Looking at the last year, MFC-PR-J shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.70% in the last year.
MFC-PR-J shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -13.62% yearly.
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-J is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.15% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, MFC-PR-J will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.43% on average per year.
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

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
MFC-PR-J.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMFC-PR-J.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-J.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMFC-PR-J.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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.13 indicates a rather cheap valuation of MFC-PR-J.
MFC-PR-J's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MFC-PR-J is more expensive than 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.39. MFC-PR-J is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
MFC-PR-J is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.56.
MFC-PR-J's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
MFC-PR-J is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.13
Fwd PE 5.56
MFC-PR-J.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMFC-PR-J.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFC-PR-J is valued a bit cheaper than 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
MFC-PR-J's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.39
EV/EBITDA 3.05
MFC-PR-J.CA Per share dataMFC-PR-J.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)1.12
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MFC-PR-J has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.53%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
MFC-PR-J's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.40.
MFC-PR-J's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.53%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of MFC-PR-J grows each year by 20.17%, which is quite nice.
MFC-PR-J has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MFC-PR-J has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
MFC-PR-J.CA Yearly Dividends per shareMFC-PR-J.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

60.48% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MFC-PR-J. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MFC-PR-J's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP60.48%
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
MFC-PR-J.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMFC-PR-J.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-J.CA Dividend Payout.MFC-PR-J.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MFC-PR-J.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP

TSX:MFC-PR-J (12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

25.31

+0.05 (+0.2%)

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 Cap42.65B
Revenue(TTM)38.88B
Net Income(TTM)5.39B
Analysts74.74
Price Target27.26 (7.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.53%
Yearly Dividend1.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
DP60.48%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date11-26 2025-11-26 (0.384938)
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)-1.19%
PT rev (3m)-6.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
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 6.13
Fwd PE 5.56
P/S 1.1
P/FCF 1.39
P/OCF 1.39
P/B 0.83
P/tB 1.05
EV/EBITDA 3.05
EPS(TTM)4.13
EY16.32%
EPS(NY)4.56
Fwd EY18%
FCF(TTM)18.18
FCFY71.82%
OCF(TTM)18.18
OCFY71.82%
SpS23.08
BVpS30.53
TBVpS24.01
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)1.12
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
WACC8.32%
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 6.159 PERP / MFC-PR-J.CA FAQ

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

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


Can you provide the valuation status for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA) stock?

MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA) is 6.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.83.


How sustainable is the dividend of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA) stock?

The dividend rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 60.48%.