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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

61.42

+1.50 (2.50%)

as of Sep 3, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Sep 3, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 27 opinions in the last 12 months.

Manulife Financial (MFC) has garnered a mixture of opinions from analysts following its recent quarterly report, which showcased positive developments despite facing challenges such as a new tax on its products for mainland Chinese residents. The company is noted for its strong presence in Asia and steady growth in its wealth management segment, which remains a highlight in its long-term strategy. However, some experts express caution, labeling MFC as a bit overvalued relative to its earnings growth potential, currently trading over 2x book value. The financial landscape for insurers in Canada appears competitive, with both MFC and its peers like TD exhibiting relatively robust performance, yet the consensus leans toward a cautious approach due to market conditions. Overall, while MFC benefits from high dividends and solid asset management, uncertainties related to its exposure to market fluctuations warrant careful monitoring for potential entry points.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Fair Value

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BUY

They like it. This is a good entry point. Internationally they are tremendously successful. Made a brilliant acquisition in Hancock and executed it well. Change of CEO is a risk.

BUY

Pulled back in price recently and any time it is under $40, he is interested in it. Great depth of management, which will offset the retirement of the CEO next year.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick May 9/07. Up 1%.) Earnings growth is pretty good. Good solid Hold and would Buy.

BUY

(Market Call Minute.) High quality company.

TOP PICK

Disappointed in their earnings and the stock has been under pressure. Added about $500 million new life insurance business. Growth profile in Asia grew about 22% last quarter. Trades at about 11X earnings.

BUY

Recently bought timberlands. These companies have long tailed liabilities that stretch out to 10 to 50 years. Timberland is an asset for this type of liability. He is bullish on this company. The market is undervaluing it.

TOP PICK

Great management, even though the CEO will be retiring. Good geographic diversification. Half their earnings come from the US. Very big internationally, especially in the fast-growing markets of the Far East.

BUY

Trades at 11.5X earnings, which is a slight premium to both the banks and the other insurers. Has the best long-term growth. CEO announced he would be leaving next year. Longer term he is not worried at all.

COMMENT

(Market Call Minute.) His model price is $38.88, a -1% differential.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Dec 14/07. Down 1%.) Thought this would be stable through a difficult time in the market. As a financial it performed very well. More of a longer-term Buy and Hold. From a technical perspective, it will be trading in the low $40's for a while and in a couple of years in the high $40's.

BUY

(Market Call Minute.) For a longer-term investor, this is a Buy. One of the most superbly managed companies in Canada.

COMMENT

US insurers are trading at around 8X – 9X earnings and this one is trading at around 11X. Does not have subprime issues or exposure to the mono lines so it is solid, but in the environment, the market is shying from this. He prefers Sun Life (SLF-T), which is trading around 9X earnings.

HOLD

Question was, should he sell MFC in order to buy it back cheaper later. Answer: no. He likes MFC in the financial sector. They are less reliant on the market then banks are. If you want to have some money in the financials then MFC is a good place to be.

HOLD

Be wary of this area, there is so much trouble in the financial area. There are better opportunities out there. Would hold if owned. Play financials for dividends. This only has 2.5% dividend.

BUY

Insurance have done better then the banks. Those with more US exposure have been hit more. In 12 months could regain it's old high, of around $44.

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