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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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HOLD

There is concern that Q2 could be quite negative but they are trading at less than 50% of their market cap. If you have a longer-term time span, this is a company that will work its way through its difficulties, but may take 1 or 2 years.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick July 21/09. Up 17.6%.) Capital Trust II maturing 12/31/19. Hasn't been a great stock story, but typically what is good for bonds is not good for stocks.

SELL

As long as stock markets are not robust and interest rates remain low, this is a negative for this company.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick July 23/09. Down 32.13%.) A fabulous value however, the track looks awful and until he sees some basing he wouldn't touch it.

WAIT

Would wait because it came so far down recently. If they take another loss like a year ago, it could take time for them to recover. From this level it could double or go to $10-$12. CEO made good moves to raise money with dividend cut etc. Is watching it and if it came down a bit he could go for it.

HOLD

Has a very large amount of equity exposure to get balance sheet back on side. Did a terrific job in raising capital so balance sheet is fairly strong and the company will be on side in 3-5 years. Would rather be in Canadian bank stocks at the moment and avoid insurers.

DON'T BUY

Not a Buy right now because it still has too much exposure to equity markets. Likes this as an insurance company, probably one of the best in the world. North American operations are very profitable. Likes their growth in the far east.

COMMENT

New CEO (2 years ago) that inherited a company that needed drastic changes. Cut dividends in half. Sell annuities that are tied to different stock markets so have a lot of exposure to capital markets globally. If you feel capital markets are going to come out stronger, this is a Buy. He looks at this as a trading opportunity.

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COMMENT

Put up some decent numbers but the multiple keeps compressing. Viewed as a levered play on equity markets and there are concerns about more equity issues to keep ratios in line. For safety go to Royal Bank (RY-T) but for a leverage play on the market you can go to this one.

BUY

In the short-term, as the market goes down people worry about the guarantees on index portfolios. Stock is now trading below Book. Tremendous franchise with lots of international growth. If you are a long-term investor and can take the volatility it is a great buy at this price. If the market keeps going down, this will follow.

WAIT

Starting to look good but you are in better to be prudent than to jump in right now. He'd rather pay $3, $4, $5 higher and know there is no double dip. Still has clouds over it. (See To0p Picks.)

SELL

Chart shows a very distinctive downward trend with no indication that it wants to bottom. Tends to do very well from around the beginning of October to end of November and end of February to end of May. Better opportunities elsewhere.

TOP PICK

Market is not giving this company the credit it deserves. Have made significant progress over the last couple of years in shoring up their balance sheet. Operate in 22 countries. Much stronger capital base so their equity products are not at as much risk. Can see earnings coming back at the $2 level in the next few years.

HOLD

Face the dilemma of investing premiums. Over 3% dividend.

COMMENT

Great Asian business. Growth looks decent. Fixed the balance sheet but to do so, alienated a bunch of investors by cutting the dividend in half. Cheap valuation. Doesn't expect an increase in dividends until late next year.

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