MFC (Manulife Financial) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $19.10 (As of Mar. 2026)


MFC Manulife Financial Corp MFC
67 GF Score
Price $41.18
GF Value $31.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Manulife Financial Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Manulife Financial MFC +1.13% 67 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $19.10 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MFC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.09 (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 $19.549. 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 $19.10 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 (2026-07-04), Manulife Financial's current stock price is $41.18. Manulife Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $19.10. Manulife Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 2.16.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Manulife Financial was 2.21. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.33.


Manulife Financial  (NYSE:MFC) 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
=41.18/19.10
=2.16

* 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 2.21. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.33.


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 17.92 19.08 18.76 19.04 19.10

MFC 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.


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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)
=19.549/132.2600*132.2600
=19.549

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2600.

Manulife Financial Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 15.178 102.002 19.680
201609 15.263 101.765 19.837
201612 14.612 101.449 19.050
201703 14.947 102.634 19.262
201706 15.140 103.029 19.436
201709 16.179 103.345 20.706
201712 14.881 103.345 19.045
201803 15.318 105.004 19.294
201806 15.535 105.557 19.465
201809 15.671 105.636 19.621
201812 15.949 105.399 20.014
201903 16.742 106.979 20.698
201906 17.237 107.690 21.170
201909 17.722 107.611 21.781
201912 17.563 107.769 21.554
202003 18.856 107.927 23.107
202006 18.394 108.401 22.442
202009 18.960 108.164 23.184
202012 19.205 108.559 23.398
202103 18.288 110.298 21.929
202106 19.905 111.720 23.565
202109 19.874 112.905 23.281
202112 15.714 113.774 18.267
202203 20.255 117.646 22.771
202206 19.389 120.806 21.227
202209 19.054 120.648 20.888
202212 15.844 120.964 17.324
202303 16.031 122.702 17.280
202306 16.027 124.203 17.067
202309 16.585 125.230 17.516
202312 16.771 125.072 17.735
202403 17.189 126.258 18.006
202406 17.448 127.522 18.096
202409 18.221 127.285 18.933
202412 18.222 127.364 18.923
202503 18.291 129.181 18.727
202506 18.552 129.892 18.890
202509 19.159 130.290 19.449
202512 19.146 130.370 19.424
202603 19.549 132.260 19.549

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 $19.10 mean?
Manulife Financial (MFC) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $19.10 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 $19.10. Overall, Manulife Financial has a GF Score™ of 67/100 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 $19.10 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 $19.10. 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 (MFC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.09, compared to a current price of $41.18 — trading 32.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $19.10. Manulife Financial's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 (MFC), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $19.10 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 (MFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manulife Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $41.18 is trading 32.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.09. GuruFocus considers Manulife Financial to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MFC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $19.10
  • GF Value™: $31.09 vs. price of $41.18 (32.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MFC 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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