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Manulife Financial Corp(MFC)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
4-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 7 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-2.17% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$44.63
10/30/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MFC

10/30/2026: MFC (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 7 days. Simulated Profits (-2.17%). Updated daily EoD!

Manulife Financial Corp is a globally diversified insurance and asset management firm with a notable presence in Asia and North America. The company's primary strengths lie in its balanced business model, combining steady insurance premiums with growth-oriented fee-based wealth management services. While the company is well-positioned for long-term growth, it faces risks from interest rate volatility, regulatory burdens, and intense market competition. The stock is often viewed as a strong candidate for dividend-focused investors due to its consistent payout history. Key developments to monitor include the success of its ongoing digital transformation initiatives and progress in reducing legacy insurance obligations.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitManulife offers moderate growth potential, particularly in Asian markets, but is not a high-growth tech stock.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on broader market sentiment and interest rate trends affecting financial stocks.
Value investorStrong fitManulife often trades at attractive valuation multiples relative to its earnings potential.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company maintains a reliable dividend policy, making it attractive for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, the stock is subject to industry-specific regulatory and interest rate risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumFinancial stocks are sensitive to macroeconomic changes and market sentiment.
Valuation riskLowCurrent valuations generally reflect stable fundamental performance.
Competition risk (Insurance/Wealth)Medium / highIntense competition for market share impacts pricing power and margins.
Business qualityStrongThe company has a long history and strong capital position.
Dividend incomeStrongConsistent dividend payments provide a stable income stream for shareholders.
Execution riskMediumIntegrating new digital initiatives and managing legacy assets requires disciplined execution.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 50.32%
Avg. Invested days 55
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
MFC receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
MFC has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+2.7%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 60.5%) are partially offset by very low insider ownership of 0.02%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
MFC's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $32.1B (60.5% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is MFC's strongest growth driver at +827.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+21.1%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (+2.7%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 54.2% and approximately 100.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.02%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Royal Bank of Canada 6.53%
Bank of Montreal 3.43%
BMO Capital Markets Corp. 3.43%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.93%
TD Asset Management Inc 1.89%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
MFC generates approximately $255 of gross profit, $134 of operating income, and $605 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains solid.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 14.58%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
MFC has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 74.86B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 16.95
1Y Target Price 34.89
Price to earnings Ratio 16.95
1Y Target Price 34.89
Volume (30-day avg) 1.3M shares
Beta 0.74
52 Weeks Range 31.06 - 45.68
Updated Date 10/30/2026
52 Weeks Range 31.06 - 45.68
Updated Date 10/30/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 4.13%
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.67

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Insurance ServicesLife, health, and annuity products sold across North America and Asia.The company earns premiums from customers and manages the investment of those premiums.
Wealth and Asset ManagementFees generated from mutual funds, managed accounts, and retirement plans.The company takes a percentage-based fee on the assets they manage for clients.
Geography: AsiaInsurance and wealth products across high-growth markets like China and Southeast Asia.This is a key engine for potential growth outside of North America.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-04
When After Market
Estimate 0.83
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 20.31%
Operating Margin (TTM) 28.25%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.6%
Return on Equity (TTM) 13.31%

Valuation

Trailing PE 16.95
Forward PE 12.44
Enterprise Value 68.96B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.26
Enterprise Value 68.96B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.26
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.69
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 1.65B
Shares Floating 1.66B
Shares Outstanding 1.65B
Shares Floating 1.66B
Percent Insiders 0.02
Percent Institutions 54.22

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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