MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MFC • CA56501R1064
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This MFC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MFC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MFC was profitable.
- In the past year MFC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years MFC 4 years were profitable.
- MFC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- MFC's Return On Assets of 0.51% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MFC is outperformed by 71.62% of its industry peers.
- MFC has a Return On Equity of 10.30%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFC outperforms 47.30% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 0.73%, MFC is not doing good in the industry: 63.51% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MFC is significantly below the industry average of 9.50%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.51% | ||
| ROE | 10.3% | ||
| ROIC | 0.73% |
ROA(3y)0.53%
ROA(5y)0.41%
ROE(3y)10.1%
ROE(5y)7.53%
ROIC(3y)0.76%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- MFC has a Profit Margin of 13.57%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFC outperforms 70.95% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFC has grown nicely.
- MFC's Operating Margin of 22.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFC outperforms 77.70% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFC has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.57% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y20.81%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.35%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. MFC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MFC is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MFC has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, MFC has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for MFC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- MFC 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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.46) than 81.08% of its industry peers.
- MFC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of MFC (0.29) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC8.09%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. MFC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.76% over the past year.
- MFC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.86% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, MFC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.39% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, MFC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -11.65% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.76%
EPS 3Y10.83%
EPS 5Y8.86%
EPS Q2Q%8.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.39%
Revenue growth 3Y19.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.65%
Sales Q2Q%-24.06%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.26% on average over the next years.
- MFC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.32% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.1%
EPS Next 2Y9.21%
EPS Next 3Y9.86%
EPS Next 5Y4.26%
Revenue Next Year8.5%
Revenue Next 2Y6.04%
Revenue Next 3Y16.24%
Revenue Next 5Y13.32%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
4. MFC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.64 indicates a correct valuation of MFC.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as MFC.
- MFC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.59 indicates a reasonable valuation of MFC.
- MFC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFC to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.20), we can say MFC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFC is valued a bit cheaper than 60.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- 83.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.92 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)1.43
EPS Next 2Y9.21%
EPS Next 3Y9.86%
5. MFC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MFC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.84%.
- MFC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.44.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, MFC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.84% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MFC grows each year by 10.03%, which is quite nice.
- MFC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- MFC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.03%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 62.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MFC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- MFC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP62.94%
EPS Next 2Y9.21%
EPS Next 3Y9.86%
MFC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
38.8
+0.95 (+2.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-13 2026-05-13/amc
Inst Owners55.61%
Inst Owner Change0.07%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap65.04B
Revenue(TTM)38.71B
Net Income(TTM)5.25B
Analysts75.79
Price Target41.03 (5.75%)
Short Float %0.27%
Short Ratio1.7
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.84% |
Yearly Dividend1.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.03%
DP62.94%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date02-25 2026-02-25 (0.485)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.84%
Min EPS beat(2)4.6%
Max EPS beat(2)11.07%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.89%
Max EPS beat(4)11.07%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.82%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.24%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.12%
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)-0.93%
PT rev (3m)5.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.59 | ||
| P/S | 2.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.79 | ||
| P/B | 1.76 | ||
| P/tB | 2.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.92 |
EPS(TTM)3.07
EY7.91%
EPS(NY)3.35
Fwd EY8.62%
FCF(TTM)13.92
FCFY35.88%
OCF(TTM)13.92
OCFY35.88%
SpS16.78
BVpS22.1
TBVpS16.75
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)1.43
Graham Number39.0675 (0.69%)
Profitability
| 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% |
ROA(3y)0.53%
ROA(5y)0.41%
ROE(3y)10.1%
ROE(5y)7.53%
ROIC(3y)0.76%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)0.78%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)1.78%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)0.9%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.35%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y3.45%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y20.81%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.35%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
| 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 |
F-Score6
WACC8.09%
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)519.68%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.76%
EPS 3Y10.83%
EPS 5Y8.86%
EPS Q2Q%8.74%
EPS Next Y9.1%
EPS Next 2Y9.21%
EPS Next 3Y9.86%
EPS Next 5Y4.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.39%
Revenue growth 3Y19.45%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.65%
Sales Q2Q%-24.06%
Revenue Next Year8.5%
Revenue Next 2Y6.04%
Revenue Next 3Y16.24%
Revenue Next 5Y13.32%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.68%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y6.73%
EBIT Next Year-67.9%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y21.18%
FCF growth 3Y24.52%
FCF growth 5Y9.88%
OCF growth 1Y21.18%
OCF growth 3Y24.52%
OCF growth 5Y9.88%
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP / MFC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for MFC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MFC.
Can you provide the valuation status for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP?
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) is 12.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.76.
How financially healthy is MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP?
The financial health rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) is 4 / 10.