MFC-PF:CA:TSX-Manulife Financial Corp Pref 3 Class 1 (CAD)

PREFERRED STOCK | Insurance - Life |

Last Closing

CAD 16.07

Change

-0.04 (-0.25)%

Market Cap

CAD 56.46B

Volume

518.00

Analyst Target

N/A
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About

Manulife Financial Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides financial products and services in the United States, Canada, Asia, and internationally. The company 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 insurance agency, investment counseling and dealer, portfolio and mutual fund management, property and casualty insurance, and mutual fund dealer businesses. In addition, it provides integrated banking products and services. The company was incorporated in 1887 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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Largest Industry Peers for Insurance - Life

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
MFC:CA Manulife Financial Corp

-0.23 (-0.55%)

CAD 73.56B
MFC-PL:CA Manulife Financial Corp Pref L

+0.17 (+0.71%)

CAD 66.89B
MFC-PN:CA Manulife Financial Corp Pref N

+0.22 (+1.04%)

CAD 61.52B
GWO:CA Great-West Lifeco Inc.

-0.10 (-0.21%)

CAD 44.20B
POW:CA Power Corporation Of Canada

-0.41 (-0.91%)

CAD 28.57B
GWO-PS:CA Great West Lifeco Inc Pref S

+0.06 (+0.28%)

CAD 26.88B
GWO-PT:CA Great-West Lifeco Inc

+0.11 (+0.51%)

CAD 26.68B
GWO-PQ:CA Great Wes 5.15 Q Non Cum Fst P..

+0.03 (+0.14%)

CAD 26.54B
PWF-PQ:CA Power Financial Corp Pref Q

+0.10 (+0.63%)

CAD 25.06B
PWF-PT:CA Power Financial Corp Pref T

-0.17 (-0.76%)

CAD 24.98B

ETFs Containing MFC-PF:CA

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Insurance - Life) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 14.95% 90% A- 59% D-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 14.95% 90% A- 60% D-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 30.12% 90% A- 68% D+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 30.12% 90% A- 69% C-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 27.34% 79% B- 57% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 27.34% 79% B- 58% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 16.58% 100% F 82% B
Dividend Return 20.63% 100% F 85% B
Total Return 4.05% 45% F 84% B
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 40.67% 3% F 21% F
Risk Adjusted Return 50.74% 77% C+ 67% D+
Market Capitalization 56.46B 81% B- 97% N/A

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.