MFC-PL:CA:TSX-Manulife Financial Corp Pref L (CAD)

PREFERRED STOCK | Insurance - Life |

Last Closing

CAD 22.5

Change

+0.09 (+0.40)%

Market Cap

CAD 61.44B

Volume

4.68K

Analyst Target

N/A
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Verdict

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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 18.92% 97% N/A 86% B+
Dividend Return 1.25% 11% F 49% F
Total Return 20.17% 97% N/A 87% B+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 34.17% 94% A 88% B+
Dividend Return 5.64% 33% F 79% B-
Total Return 39.81% 94% A 91% A-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 8.23% 87% B+ 71% C-
Dividend Return 12.88% 84% B 79% B-
Total Return 4.65% 77% C+ 90% A-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 31.37% 13% F 29% F
Risk Adjusted Return 41.07% 81% B- 67% D+
Market Capitalization 61.44B 100% F 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.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it 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.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

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.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Poor return on assets

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

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

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.