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Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

61.73

+0.50 (0.82%)

as of Aug 14, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Manulife Financial (MFC) has shown a solid performance in recent quarters, buoyed by its strong presence in Asia and effective wealth management strategies. However, there are concerns regarding its valuation, as it is perceived to be somewhat overbought, trading over 2x book value with limited earnings growth expected in the near future. Despite these concerns, many experts highlight its decent dividend yield and ongoing growth potential, particularly in its Asian markets. The recent implementation of a tax on MFC products for mainland Chinese residents adds a layer of uncertainty. Overall, the sentiment among analysts is cautiously optimistic, with a call for careful monitoring of market conditions and potential entry points for investment.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Fair Value

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COMMENT

A warrant on the stock market. Has been moving heaven and earth to get over the annuity product risk. Have sterilized about 60% but it still leaves 40% so stock and earnings forecasts rip up and down with the stock. Probably twice as volatile as the market itself. Could give you 10%-15% more but bear in mind what you are holding.

DON'T BUY

First class insurance company in spite of their health care division in the US. Also expanding into the far east. Annoyed that there are 2 jobs in analyzing them. 1st is the basic industry and 2nd what the market’s going to do to impact the company.

BUY

Thinks this will finally be the year for the rebound of the stock. Expecting about $2 a share. Believes it’s trading under Book Value. Asian division is growing at an extremely high rate.

DON'T BUY

Not a fan of this company. Was a leveraged bet on the US stock market but has recently become a bet on US interest rates. Life insurance companies do better when interest rates are high so this stock has moved up in tandem. Believes interest rates are vulnerable.

DON'T BUY

He is not a big investor in turnaround situations. MFC, for all the good pieces of their business has been going through difficulty in some of their other businesses. You are less likely to have significant growth in the business. We have to see how this turnaround goes.

BUY

Had a really rough time during the financial crisis and are still in re-building mode. Have hedged some more of the loan book and annuity book. Sees upside from here. (See Top Picks.)

BUY

As we approached the financial crisis, most people would have thought insurance companies would be a much safer investment but Cdn banks turned out the place to be. New CEO has done a great job at reducing the leverage and the risk. Feels it is reasonable now and out of the woods but will be very dependent on the market.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jan 22/10. Down 8.81%.) Sold his holdings at around $14. Not interested in going back in.

BUY

Has a lot of faith in management. Steps they have taken to de-risk the company is way ahead of schedule. Becoming a big player in Asia. Expecting they will be earning 12%+ ROE again soon and down the road could get back to 14%-15%.

TOP PICK

From a growth perspective, earnings got better in the last quarter, equity and bond markets are starting to rise and their expansion into Asia is positive. Has long-term double-digit growth. Technically the 50-day moving average has moved above the 200 day (Golden Cross). Projected 3-year dividend growth of 13% per year.

BUY

Had a turnaround off the $9 lows. Management did a good job there adjusting the capital market exposure by de-risking it. The stock has participated. This is a reasonable entry point. It really still comes back to capital markets and how they will do as well as bond markets. Over time it will be a good total return.

BUY

2 things have happened. Unhedged products are benefiting from higher interest rates and rising stocks, and they are now hedging again 50% of products. Thinks dividend increase will be 2 years out.

HOLD

Insurance companies are starting to gain strength. The annuity levered play on the stock market hurt Manu Life’s balance sheet severely. New management is more conservative. Looking at 3,300 insurance companies globally, this one is at the top. Trading at a discount but is starting to slowly pay dividends. Likes.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Jan 29/10, Down 9.53%) Made some descent recovery recently. A booming equity market will really help them. But there are better place to put your money in the shorter term.

COMMENT

Insurance companies primarily invest in the bond market and with long bonds at record low yields, they aren’t making as much money as they used to. If, as he believes, interest rates are going higher in 2012 and beyond, earnings will accelerate, which would be bullish for insurance companies.

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