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Manulife Financial Corp (MFC)

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$31.49
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Profit since last BUY-0.94%
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09/16/2025: MFC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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13 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $28.28

1 Year Target Price $28.28

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$28.28 Target price
52w Low $25.39
Current$31.49
52w High $32.35

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -10.09%
Avg. Invested days 34
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 54.93B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 14.25
1Y Target Price 28.28
Price to earnings Ratio 14.25
1Y Target Price 28.28
Volume (30-day avg) 13
Beta 1.04
52 Weeks Range 25.39 - 32.35
Updated Date 09/16/2025
52 Weeks Range 25.39 - 32.35
Updated Date 09/16/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 5.27%
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.27

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Revenue by Geography

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Profitability

Profit Margin 19.36%
Operating Margin (TTM) 25.91%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.6%
Return on Equity (TTM) 12.39%

Valuation

Trailing PE 14.25
Forward PE 10.14
Enterprise Value 51413843888
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.76
Enterprise Value 51413843888
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.76
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.5
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 1698540032
Shares Floating 1695903221
Shares Outstanding 1698540032
Shares Floating 1695903221
Percent Insiders 0.03
Percent Institutions 55.64

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Manulife Financial Corp

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Manulife Financial Corporation, originally known as The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, was founded in 1887. It began as an insurance provider and has evolved into a global financial services group with operations in Asia, Canada, and the United States.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Asia: Offers a range of insurance and wealth management products, including life insurance, health insurance, retirement solutions, and mutual funds.
  • Canada: Provides insurance products (life, health, travel), wealth management solutions (mutual funds, segregated funds), and banking services.
  • United States (John Hancock): Offers life insurance, retirement planning services, and investment products, including annuities and mutual funds.
  • Global Wealth and Asset Management: Provides investment management services to institutional and retail clients globally.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team includes the President and CEO, as well as senior executives responsible for various business segments and corporate functions. The organizational structure is divided into geographic regions (Asia, Canada, US) and global functions (finance, technology, risk).

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Life Insurance: Provides financial protection to beneficiaries upon the death of the insured. Manulife is a major player in this market, with substantial market share in Asia and Canada. Competitors include Prudential, Sun Life, and Great-West Lifeco.
  • Market Share (%): 12
  • Market Share (%): 8
  • Wealth Management Products (Mutual Funds, Annuities): Offers investment solutions for retirement and other financial goals. Manulife is a significant provider of mutual funds and annuities. Competitors include Fidelity, Vanguard, and BlackRock.
  • Market Share (%): 9
  • Retirement Solutions: Manulife provides retirement solutions for employers and individuals, including defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans, and individual retirement accounts (IRAs). Competitors include Fidelity, Vanguard, and T. Rowe Price.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The financial services industry is undergoing digital transformation and facing increased regulatory scrutiny. The industry's growth is influenced by factors like interest rates, economic growth, and demographic trends.

Positioning

Manulife is a diversified financial services provider with a strong presence in Asia, Canada, and the United States. It aims to capitalize on the growing demand for insurance and wealth management products globally.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global insurance and asset management market is estimated to be worth trillions of dollars. Manulife's positioning allows it to address a significant portion of this TAM, particularly in Asia, where growth is strong.

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Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition
  • Diversified business model
  • Significant presence in Asia
  • Solid capital position
  • Well-established distribution network

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to interest rate fluctuations
  • Operational complexities due to global operations
  • Dependence on economic conditions
  • Legacy IT systems in some areas
  • Fluctuations in investment income

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for insurance and wealth management in Asia
  • Digital transformation to improve efficiency
  • Expansion into new markets
  • Acquisitions to grow market share
  • Development of innovative products and services

Threats

  • Increased competition
  • Regulatory changes
  • Economic downturns
  • Cybersecurity risks
  • Changes in interest rates

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • PRU
  • SLF
  • GWO

Competitive Landscape

Manulife has a strong presence in Asia, giving it a competitive advantage over some of its peers. It also has a diversified business model, which helps to mitigate risk.

Major Acquisitions

Standard Life (Canada)

  • Year: 2014
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 4000
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Manulife's presence in the Canadian market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Manulife has experienced steady growth in revenue and earnings over the past decade, driven by its expansion in Asia and its diversified business model.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth in revenue and earnings, driven by the growing demand for insurance and wealth management products in emerging markets.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in digital transformation, expansion into new markets in Asia, and the launch of new products and services.

Summary

Manulife is a financially stable company with a diversified business model and a strong presence in Asia. The company has experienced steady growth in revenue and earnings and is well-positioned to continue growing in the future. Manulife should monitor interest rate risks and increased competition, however the companyu2019s management team needs to manage legacy IT system issues efficiently to ensure future growth and stability.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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Disclaimers:

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About Manulife Financial Corp

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Toronto, ON, Canada
IPO Launch date 1999-09-23
President, CEO & Director Mr. Philip James Witherington CPA
Sector Financial Services
Industry Insurance - Life
Full time employees 37000
Full time employees 37000

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.