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MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MFC - CA56501R1064 - Common Stock

35.63 USD
-0.29 (-0.81%)
Last: 12/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
35.63 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, MFC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MFC was compared to 147 industry peers in the Insurance industry. MFC has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MFC 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

In the past year MFC was profitable.
In the past year MFC had a positive cash flow from operations.
MFC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years MFC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
MFC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMFC 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's Return On Assets of 0.53% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MFC is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
MFC has a Return On Equity of 10.48%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFC outperforms 48.30% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.75%, MFC is doing worse than 64.63% 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 Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMFC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

MFC has a Profit Margin of 13.87%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFC outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFC has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of MFC (22.75%) is better than 80.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFC 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 Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMFC 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

MFC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for MFC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
MFC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
MFC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
MFC Yearly Shares OutstandingMFC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
MFC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMFC 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 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.
MFC's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.44 is amongst the best of the industry. MFC outperforms 82.99% of its industry peers.
MFC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.26, MFC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.86% 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
WACC8.16%
MFC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMFC 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 Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMFC 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 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 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.70% in the last year.
MFC 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 is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.15% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.43% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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 Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMFC 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 Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMFC 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 11.92 indicates a reasonable valuation of MFC.
MFC's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.22. MFC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.79, the valuation of MFC can be described as very reasonable.
MFC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
MFC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.58, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.92
Fwd PE 10.79
MFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MFC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MFC is cheaper than 65.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MFC indicates a rather cheap valuation: MFC is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.7
EV/EBITDA 7.1
MFC Per share dataMFC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

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)1.45
PEG (5Y)2.17
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MFC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.59%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.64, MFC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
MFC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.59%

5.2 History

The dividend of MFC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 20.17%!
MFC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MFC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
MFC Yearly Dividends per shareMFC 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. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MFC'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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMFC 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 Dividend Payout.MFC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MFC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP

NYSE:MFC (12/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 35.63 0 (0%)

35.63

-0.29 (-0.81%)

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 Change-1.4%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap60.04B
Revenue(TTM)38.88B
Net Income(TTM)5.39B
Analysts74.74
Price Target38.45 (7.91%)
Short Float %0.78%
Short Ratio6.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.59%
Yearly Dividend1.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
DP60.48%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date11-26 2025-11-26 (0.44)
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)6.79%
PT rev (3m)8.41%
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 11.92
Fwd PE 10.79
P/S 2.13
P/FCF 2.7
P/OCF 2.7
P/B 1.61
P/tB 2.05
EV/EBITDA 7.1
EPS(TTM)2.99
EY8.39%
EPS(NY)3.3
Fwd EY9.27%
FCF(TTM)13.18
FCFY36.99%
OCF(TTM)13.18
OCFY36.99%
SpS16.73
BVpS22.14
TBVpS17.41
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)2.17
Graham Number38.59
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
WACC8.16%
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 / MFC FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for MFC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MFC.


What is the valuation status for MFC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) stock?

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 11.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.61.


What is the financial health of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) stock?

The financial health rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC) is 4 / 10.