Manulife Financial (HKSE:00945) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: HK$147.38 (As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:00945 Manulife Financial Corp HKSE:00945
70 GF Score
Price HK$341.60
GF Value HK$244.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Manulife Financial Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Manulife Financial HKSE:00945 -2.51% 70 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is HK$147.38 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00945 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$244.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Manulife Financial's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$153.002. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is HK$147.38 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Manulife Financial's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 3.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 6.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.50% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Manulife Financial was 8.40% per year. The lowest was 1.30% per year. And the median was 3.70% per year.

As of today (2026-08-05), Manulife Financial's current stock price is HK$341.60. Manulife Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$147.38. Manulife Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 2.32.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Manulife Financial was 2.34. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.34.


Manulife Financial  (HKSE:00945) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Manulife Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=341.60/147.38
=2.32

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Manulife Financial was 2.34. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.34.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Manulife Financial Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Manulife Financial Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Manulife Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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.

Manulife Financial Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Manulife Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Manulife Financial Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 137.00 149.83 144.88 148.69 147.38

HKSE:00945 vs AFL, MET, PRU: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Manulife Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Manulife Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Manulife Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


HKSE:00945
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Manulife Financial Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Manulife Financial's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=153.002/132.2623*132.2623
=153.002

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Manulife Financial Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 117.810 102.002 152.761
201609 118.388 101.765 153.868
201612 113.367 101.449 147.801
201703 116.076 102.634 149.585
201706 118.070 103.029 151.571
201709 126.401 103.345 161.770
201712 116.259 103.345 148.790
201803 120.114 105.004 151.295
201806 121.907 105.557 152.749
201809 122.808 105.636 153.763
201812 124.709 105.399 156.494
201903 131.415 106.979 162.473
201906 134.897 107.690 165.677
201909 138.849 107.611 170.656
201912 137.069 107.769 168.221
202003 146.420 107.927 179.434
202006 142.554 108.401 173.932
202009 146.943 108.164 179.681
202012 148.874 108.559 181.379
202103 142.011 110.298 170.291
202106 154.497 111.720 182.905
202109 154.630 112.905 181.141
202112 122.556 113.774 142.471
202203 158.451 117.646 178.138
202206 152.167 120.806 166.597
202209 149.565 120.648 163.963
202212 123.348 120.964 134.869
202303 125.822 122.702 135.625
202306 125.536 124.203 133.681
202309 129.836 125.230 137.127
202312 130.979 125.072 138.508
202403 134.470 126.258 140.865
202406 136.270 127.522 141.336
202409 141.963 127.285 147.515
202412 141.645 127.364 147.093
202503 142.172 129.181 145.563
202506 145.608 129.892 148.265
202509 149.146 130.287 151.407
202512 148.969 130.366 151.136
202603 153.002 132.262 153.002

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of HK$147.38 mean?
Manulife Financial (HKSE:00945) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of HK$147.38 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Manulife Financial and its competitors.
Is Manulife Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Manulife Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is HK$147.38. Overall, Manulife Financial has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manulife Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to AFL and MET?
Manulife Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of HK$147.38 can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for an Insurance company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Manulife Financial and its competitors. Manulife Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is HK$147.38. 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 (HKSE:00945) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$244.23, compared to a current price of HK$341.60 — trading 39.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is HK$147.38. Manulife Financial's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manulife Financial (HKSE:00945), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is HK$147.38 as of Mar. 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 (HKSE:00945) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manulife Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$341.60 is trading 39.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$244.23. GuruFocus considers Manulife Financial to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00945:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: HK$147.38
  • GF Value™: HK$244.23 vs. price of HK$341.60 (39.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00945 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Manulife Financial Business Description

Address 200 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON, CAN, M4W 1E5
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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HK$341.60
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