On the stock market since 1999, it operates in the world of money and finance. It has 37,000 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
No real growth (-3% a year). Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
The stock trades near its peak today. For long-term holders the ride has paid off so far — though past performance guarantees nothing about the future.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 30% a year on average.
It pays out $1.34 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
The stock trades 19% above the average analyst price target.
On our five-subject report card, MFC sits behind the class. A low grade doesn’t mean “doomed” — it means “big claim, small proof.”
The takeaway: MFC is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s whether the price paid for the stock is too high.