MFCManulife Financial Corporation demonstrates solid financial health and consistent dividend payouts, with moderate growth potential. While technically showing some weakness in the short term, its long-term fundamentals and dividend yield make it an attractive option for income-focused investors.
Manulife operates within the stable, yet evolving, financial services sector. Key themes include digital transformation in financial services, global economic stability, and growing demand for wealth management and insurance products, particularly in Asian markets.
Manulife exhibits strong profitability and a healthy balance sheet. Its valuation is reasonable, and it offers an attractive dividend yield, supported by consistent earnings and cash flow.
The stock has experienced recent price declines, trading below key moving averages. Momentum indicators suggest a bearish bias, but support levels are being tested, indicating a potential for stabilization.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Digital Transformation in Financial Services | 70 |
| Global Economic Stability | 65 |
| Wealth Management Growth | 75 |
| Insurance Penetration in Emerging Markets | 70 |
| Interest Rate Sensitivity | 50 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 75 |
| Profitability | 70 |
| Growth | 60 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 80 |
| Cash Flow | 85 |
| Dividend Yield | 90 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 40 |
| Momentum | 55 |
| Volume Confirmation | 60 |
| Support & Resistance | 65 |
| Moving Averages Action | 45 |
Consistent EPS Growth
Earnings Per Share (EPS) have consistently beaten estimates, with the last reported quarter showing a surprise of 8.99% above the estimate of $0.95.
Attractive P/E Ratio
The trailing P/E ratio of 16.13 is reasonable given the company's profitability and growth prospects, especially when compared to industry averages.
High Quarterly P/S Ratio
The Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for the latest quarter is 9.1, which is significantly higher than the annual P/S ratio, potentially indicating short-term overvaluation.
Declining Net Margin in Recent Quarters
The net margin in the latest two reported quarters (4.8% and 29.3% for Q1 2025 and Q4 2024 respectively) shows volatility, with a significant drop from the previous quarter, suggesting potential margin pressures.
May 2025
21
Ex-Dividend Date
June 2025
19
Next Dividend Date
August 2025
7
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.99
A: $0.97
L: $0.94
Manulife Financial Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides financial products and services in the United States, Canada, Asia, and internationally. It operates through Wealth and Asset Management Businesses; Insurance and Annuity Products; and Corporate and Other segments. The Wealth and Asset Management Businesses segment offers investment advice and solutions to retirement, retail, and institutional clients through multiple distribution channels, including agents and brokers affiliated with the company, independent securities brokerage firms and financial advisors pension plan consultants, and banks. The Insurance and Annuity Products segment provides deposit and credit products; and individual life insurance, individual and group long-term care insurance, and guaranteed and partially guaranteed annuity products through multiple distribution channels, including insurance agents, brokers, banks, financial planners, and direct marketing. The Corporate and Other segment is involved in the property and casualty reinsurance businesses; and run-off reinsurance operations, including variable annuities, and accident and health. The company also manages timberland and agricultural portfolios; and engages in the insurance agency, broker dealer, investment counseling, portfolio and mutual fund management, property and casualty insurance, and fund and investment management businesses. In addition, it provides integrated banking products and services. The company was incorporated in 1887 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
28.45 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for MFC have a max estimate of 28.45 and a min estimate of 28.45.