Manulife FinancialPHS:MFC -3.26%63 Buyback Yield % is 2.29 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 1.34. GuruFocus rates PHS:MFC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1,773.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 203 Insurance companies, Manulife Financial ranks better than 67.49% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
Manulife Financial Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manulife Financial's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
PHS:MFC vs AFL, MET, PRU: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Manulife Financial's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Manulife Financial Buyback Yield % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Manulife Financial's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manulife Financial's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Manulife Financial (PHS:MFC) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.29 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Manulife Financial and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 1.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Manulife Financial ranks #66 out of 203 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Manulife Financial's Buyback Yield % too high?
Manulife Financial's current Buyback Yield % of 2.29 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 1.34. The Insurance industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.83. Manulife Financial's value of 2.29 is 175.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manulife Financial ranks #66 out of 203 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Manulife Financial has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manulife Financial's Buyback Yield % compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Manulife Financial ranks #66 out of 203 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Manulife Financial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.83. Manulife Financial's value of 2.29 is 175.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.34 vs. the industry median of 0.83, Manulife Financial has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Insurance company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Insurance companies is 0.83, based on 203 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Manulife Financial's current Buyback Yield % of 2.29 is 175.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Manulife Financial and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manulife Financial's current Buyback Yield % is 2.29, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 1.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manulife Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manulife Financial (PHS:MFC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1,773.11, compared to a current price of ₱2,312.00 — trading 30.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.29, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 1.34 and 175.9% above the Insurance industry median of 0.83. Manulife Financial's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manulife Financial (PHS:MFC), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.29 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Manulife Financial (PHS:MFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manulife Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱2,312.00 is trading 30.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1,773.11.
GuruFocus considers Manulife Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:MFC:
Buyback Yield %: 2.29 (71% above median its 10-year median of 1.34)
GF Value™: ₱1,773.11 vs. price of ₱2,312.00 (30.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 175.9% above the Insurance median (#66 of 203)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:MFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Manulife Financial is one of the Big Three Canadian life insurers. The firm provides life insurance, annuities, asset management, and wealth management products to individuals and group customers in Canada, the United States, and Asia. The Canadian business segment contributes approximately 21% of 2025 adjusted earnings. The Asia segment operates across 12 countries and contributes around 38% of earnings, with a significant presence in Hong Kong and Singapore. The US business, which primarily operates under the John Hancock brand, contributes about 16% of earnings. Manulife's global asset and wealth management business contributes approximately 25% of its earnings and had around CAD 1.1 trillion in assets under management and administration as of the end of 2025.
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