MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.542 PERP (MFC-PR-M.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:MFC-PR-M • CA56501R6923
Current stock price
This MFC-PR-M.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MFC-PR-M.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MFC-PR-M had positive earnings in the past year.
- MFC-PR-M had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- MFC-PR-M had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years MFC-PR-M always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- MFC-PR-M has a Return On Assets (0.51%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- MFC-PR-M has a worse Return On Equity (10.30%) than 70.89% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-M has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFC-PR-M outperforms 67.09% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MFC-PR-M is below the industry average of 3.17%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.51% | ||
| ROE | 10.3% | ||
| ROIC | 0.73% |
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.57%, MFC-PR-M belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFC-PR-M has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of MFC-PR-M (22.28%) is better than 86.08% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-M'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-M.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MFC-PR-M is destroying value.
- MFC-PR-M has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for MFC-PR-M has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MFC-PR-M has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- MFC-PR-M 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.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.46, MFC-PR-M belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- MFC-PR-M has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- MFC-PR-M has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.29) which is in line with its industry peers.
| 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-M.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.76% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, MFC-PR-M 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-M shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.39% in the last year.
- The Revenue for MFC-PR-M have been decreasing by -11.65% on average. This is quite bad
3.2 Future
- MFC-PR-M is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.26% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MFC-PR-M will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.32% on average per year.
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 decreasing.
- 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.
4. MFC-PR-M.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.83, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of MFC-PR-M.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as MFC-PR-M.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.23, MFC-PR-M is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.33, the valuation of MFC-PR-M can be described as very cheap.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MFC-PR-M.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.42. MFC-PR-M is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MFC-PR-M indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MFC-PR-M is cheaper than 79.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MFC-PR-M indicates a rather cheap valuation: MFC-PR-M is cheaper than 81.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MFC-PR-M's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
5. MFC-PR-M.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.17%, MFC-PR-M is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- MFC-PR-M's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.76.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MFC-PR-M pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MFC-PR-M is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.03%!
- MFC-PR-M has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- MFC-PR-M has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
5.3 Sustainability
- MFC-PR-M pays out 62.94% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of MFC-PR-M is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
MFC-PR-M.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.542 PERP
TSX:MFC-PR-M (3/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
24.61
+0.01 (+0.04%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.33 | ||
| P/S | 1.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.28 | ||
| P/B | 0.81 | ||
| P/tB | 1.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.08 |
| 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 5.542 PERP / MFC-PR-M.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.542 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MFC-PR-M.CA.
What is the valuation status of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.542 PERP (MFC-PR-M.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.542 PERP (MFC-PR-M.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.542 PERP (MFC-PR-M.CA) stock?
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.542 PERP (MFC-PR-M.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for MFC-PR-M stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.542 PERP (MFC-PR-M.CA) is expected to grow by 9.32% in the next year.
Is the dividend of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.542 PERP sustainable?
The dividend rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.542 PERP (MFC-PR-M.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 62.94%.