Manulife Financial (PHS:MFC) YoY EBITDA Growth: 126.81% (As of Mar. 2026)

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PHS:MFC Manulife Financial Corp PHS:MFC
65 GF Score
Price ₱2,476.00
GF Value ₱1,736.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Manulife Financial YoY EBITDA Growth?

Manulife Financial PHS:MFC +2.06% 65 YoY EBITDA Growth is 126.81% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:MFC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1,736.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Manulife Financial's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 126.81%.

Manulife Financial's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱36.72.

Manulife Financial YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Manulife Financial's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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Manulife Financial YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Manulife Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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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
YoY EBITDA Growth 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 -47.84 66.96 -5.18 -17.24 126.81
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Manulife Financial YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Manulife Financial's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(178.277-176.575)/ | 176.575 |
=0.96 %

Manulife Financial's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) |
=(36.716-16.188)/ | 16.188 |
=126.81 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 126.81% mean?
Manulife Financial (PHS:MFC) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 126.81% as of Mar. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Manulife Financial and its competitors.
Is Manulife Financial's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Manulife Financial's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 126.81%. Overall, Manulife Financial has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manulife Financial's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to AFL and MET?
Manulife Financial's YoY EBITDA Growth of 126.81% 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 YoY EBITDA Growth for an Insurance company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Insurance industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Manulife Financial and its competitors. Manulife Financial's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 126.81%. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1,736.45, compared to a current price of ₱2,476.00 — trading 42.6% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 126.81%. Manulife Financial's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Manulife Financial (PHS:MFC), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 126.81% 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 (PHS:MFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manulife Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱2,476.00 is trading 42.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1,736.45. GuruFocus considers Manulife Financial to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:MFC:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 126.81%
  • GF Value™: ₱1,736.45 vs. price of ₱2,476.00 (42.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs

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 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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