F&G Annuities & Life Inc. (FG)vsManulife Financial Corp (MFC)
FG
F&G Annuities & Life Inc.
$23.05
-2.21%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.13B
MFC
Manulife Financial Corp
$43.49
+0.02%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $72.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Manulife Financial Corp generates 446% more annual revenue ($33.11B vs $6.07B). MFC leads profitability with a 20.3% profit margin vs 6.9%. FG trades at a lower P/E of 7.9x. MFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
FG
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
MFC
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.2% revenue growth
6.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 64.2%
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FG
The strongest argument for FG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : MFC
The strongest argument for MFC centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.3% and operating margin at 28.2%. Revenue growth of 10.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FG
The primary concerns for FG are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : MFC
No major red flags identified for MFC, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FG profiles as a value stock while MFC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
FG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
MFC is growing revenue faster at 10.7% — sustainability is the question.
MFC generates stronger free cash flow (9.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MFC scores higher overall (75/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 20.3% margins and 10.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
F&G Annuities & Life Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - LIFE · USA
FGL Holdings sells individual life and annuity insurance products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa.
Manulife Financial Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - LIFE · USA
Manulife Financial Corporation, offers financial products and services in Asia, Canada, the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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