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MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.775 PERP (MFC-PR-L.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MFC-PR-L - CA56501R7269

24.66 CAD
+0.04 (+0.16%)
Last: 12/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, MFC-PR-L scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MFC-PR-L was compared to 82 industry peers in the Insurance industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MFC-PR-L get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. MFC-PR-L is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MFC-PR-L had positive earnings in the past year.
MFC-PR-L had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years MFC-PR-L 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years MFC-PR-L always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
MFC-PR-L.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMFC-PR-L.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-L has a Return On Assets (0.53%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of MFC-PR-L (10.48%) is worse than 70.73% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.75%, MFC-PR-L is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.85% of the companies in the same 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-L.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMFC-PR-L.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-L's Profit Margin of 13.87% is amongst the best of the industry. MFC-PR-L outperforms 89.02% of its industry peers.
MFC-PR-L's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MFC-PR-L has a better Operating Margin (22.75%) than 86.59% of its industry peers.
MFC-PR-L's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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-L.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMFC-PR-L.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-L is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for MFC-PR-L has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MFC-PR-L has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for MFC-PR-L has been reduced compared to a year ago.
MFC-PR-L.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingMFC-PR-L.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
MFC-PR-L.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMFC-PR-L.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-L is 0.44, which is an excellent value as it means it would take MFC-PR-L, only 0.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.44, MFC-PR-L belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.24% of the companies in the same industry.
MFC-PR-L has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.26, MFC-PR-L belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.15% 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
WACC8.3%
MFC-PR-L.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMFC-PR-L.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-L.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMFC-PR-L.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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.55% over the past year.
MFC-PR-L shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.49% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.70% in the past year.
MFC-PR-L 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-L 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-L 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

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-L.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMFC-PR-L.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-L.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMFC-PR-L.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 5.97, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of MFC-PR-L.
MFC-PR-L's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MFC-PR-L to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.55), we can say MFC-PR-L is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.41, the valuation of MFC-PR-L can be described as very cheap.
MFC-PR-L's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.78. MFC-PR-L is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.97
Fwd PE 5.41
MFC-PR-L.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMFC-PR-L.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-L is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MFC-PR-L's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.36
EV/EBITDA 2.94
MFC-PR-L.CA Per share dataMFC-PR-L.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

MFC-PR-L's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)1.09
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.59%, MFC-PR-L has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.59, MFC-PR-L has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, MFC-PR-L pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.59%

5.2 History

The dividend of MFC-PR-L is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 20.17%!
MFC-PR-L has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MFC-PR-L has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
MFC-PR-L.CA Yearly Dividends per shareMFC-PR-L.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

MFC-PR-L pays out 60.48% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MFC-PR-L'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-L.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMFC-PR-L.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-L.CA Dividend Payout.MFC-PR-L.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MFC-PR-L.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.775 PERP

TSX:MFC-PR-L (12/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

24.66

+0.04 (+0.16%)

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 Cap41.55B
Revenue(TTM)38.88B
Net Income(TTM)5.39B
Analysts74.74
Price Target26.88 (9%)
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 Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date11-26 2025-11-26 (0.360938)
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)-0.11%
PT rev (3m)-3.68%
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 5.97
Fwd PE 5.41
P/S 1.07
P/FCF 1.36
P/OCF 1.36
P/B 0.81
P/tB 1.03
EV/EBITDA 2.94
EPS(TTM)4.13
EY16.75%
EPS(NY)4.56
Fwd EY18.47%
FCF(TTM)18.18
FCFY73.71%
OCF(TTM)18.18
OCFY73.71%
SpS23.08
BVpS30.53
TBVpS24.01
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)1.09
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
WACC8.3%
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 5.775 PERP / MFC-PR-L.CA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.775 PERP?

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


What is the valuation status of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.775 PERP (MFC-PR-L.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.775 PERP (MFC-PR-L.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of MFC-PR-L stock?

MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.775 PERP (MFC-PR-L.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MFC-PR-L stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.775 PERP (MFC-PR-L.CA) is 5.97 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.81.


Can you provide the financial health for MFC-PR-L stock?

The financial health rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.775 PERP (MFC-PR-L.CA) is 5 / 10.