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

TSX:MFC-PR-L - CA56501R7269

24.1 CAD
+0.06 (+0.25%)
Last: 9/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

MFC-PR-L gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 80 industry peers in the Insurance industry. MFC-PR-L has an average financial health and profitability rating. MFC-PR-L 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-L was profitable.
In the past year MFC-PR-L had a positive cash flow from operations.
MFC-PR-L had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
MFC-PR-L had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

The Return On Assets of MFC-PR-L (0.56%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MFC-PR-L has a worse Return On Equity (10.90%) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
MFC-PR-L's Return On Invested Capital of 0.80% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFC-PR-L outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.56%
ROE 10.9%
ROIC 0.8%
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

The Profit Margin of MFC-PR-L (14.07%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
MFC-PR-L's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MFC-PR-L's Operating Margin of 23.25% is amongst the best of the industry. MFC-PR-L outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFC-PR-L has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.25%
PM (TTM) 14.07%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, MFC-PR-L has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, MFC-PR-L has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, MFC-PR-L has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

MFC-PR-L 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-L has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.46. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFC-PR-L outperforms 88.75% of its industry peers.
MFC-PR-L has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
MFC-PR-L has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27. This is in the better half of the industry: MFC-PR-L outperforms 71.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 0.46
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC8.57%
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

MFC-PR-L shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.59%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.49% on average over the past years.
MFC-PR-L shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.59%.
The Revenue for MFC-PR-L have been decreasing by -13.62% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.59%
EPS 3Y6.08%
EPS 5Y5.49%
EPS Q2Q%4.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.59%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.62%
Sales Q2Q%19.94%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.15% on average over the next years.
MFC-PR-L is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.14% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.29%
EPS Next 2Y6.7%
EPS Next 3Y7.03%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue Next Year8.59%
Revenue Next 2Y8.42%
Revenue Next 3Y7.1%
Revenue Next 5Y11.14%

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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.07 indicates a rather cheap valuation of MFC-PR-L.
MFC-PR-L's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.90, MFC-PR-L is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.46, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of MFC-PR-L.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MFC-PR-L.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.52, MFC-PR-L is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.07
Fwd PE 5.46
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 73.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MFC-PR-L is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.43
EV/EBITDA 3.06
MFC-PR-L.CA Per share dataMFC-PR-L.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

MFC-PR-L's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.42
PEG (5Y)1.11
EPS Next 2Y6.7%
EPS Next 3Y7.03%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.17%, MFC-PR-L is a good candidate for dividend investing.
MFC-PR-L's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.93.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, MFC-PR-L pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.17%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of MFC-PR-L grows each year by 20.17%, which is quite nice.
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 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

MFC-PR-L pays out 59.31% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
MFC-PR-L's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP59.31%
EPS Next 2Y6.7%
EPS Next 3Y7.03%
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 (9/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

24.1

+0.06 (+0.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Inst Owners55.65%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap40.93B
Analysts76.67
Price Target27.97 (16.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.17%
Yearly Dividend1.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
DP59.31%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date08-20 2025-08-20 (0.360938)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.7%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.89%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.52%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.89%
Max EPS beat(4)7.87%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.05%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.32%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.94%
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)-4.6%
PT rev (3m)13.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.07
Fwd PE 5.46
P/S 1.06
P/FCF 1.43
P/OCF 1.43
P/B 0.82
P/tB 1.05
EV/EBITDA 3.06
EPS(TTM)3.97
EY16.47%
EPS(NY)4.42
Fwd EY18.33%
FCF(TTM)16.84
FCFY69.89%
OCF(TTM)16.84
OCFY69.89%
SpS22.74
BVpS29.35
TBVpS22.98
PEG (NY)1.42
PEG (5Y)1.11
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.56%
ROE 10.9%
ROCE 0.94%
ROIC 0.8%
ROICexc 0.82%
ROICexgc 1.91%
OM 23.25%
PM (TTM) 14.07%
GM N/A
FCFM 74.06%
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.15%
ROICexcg 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 0.46
Debt/EBITDA 1.33
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 5.72
Cash Conversion 287.17%
Profit Quality 526.46%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score8
WACC8.57%
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)7.59%
EPS 3Y6.08%
EPS 5Y5.49%
EPS Q2Q%4.4%
EPS Next Y4.29%
EPS Next 2Y6.7%
EPS Next 3Y7.03%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.59%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.62%
Sales Q2Q%19.94%
Revenue Next Year8.59%
Revenue Next 2Y8.42%
Revenue Next 3Y7.1%
Revenue Next 5Y11.14%
EBIT growth 1Y18.36%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.3%
EBIT growth 5Y3.07%
EBIT Next Year-70.64%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y57.69%
FCF growth 3Y4.59%
FCF growth 5Y5.22%
OCF growth 1Y57.69%
OCF growth 3Y4.59%
OCF growth 5Y5.22%