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GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.85 PERP (GWO-PR-H.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:GWO-PR-H - CA39138C8741

22.1 CAD
-0.01 (-0.05%)
Last: 1/28/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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GWO-PR-H gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 80 industry peers in the Insurance industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of GWO-PR-H get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. GWO-PR-H has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. GWO-PR-H also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • GWO-PR-H had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year GWO-PR-H had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years GWO-PR-H has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years GWO-PR-H had a positive operating cash flow.
GWO-PR-H.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGWO-PR-H.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

  • GWO-PR-H has a Return On Assets of 0.47%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GWO-PR-H outperforms 41.25% of its industry peers.
  • GWO-PR-H has a Return On Equity (12.15%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of GWO-PR-H (0.46%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • GWO-PR-H had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 0.46%. This is below the industry average of 3.04%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (0.46%) for GWO-PR-H is below the current ROIC(0.46%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.47%
ROE 12.15%
ROIC 0.46%
ROA(3y)0.47%
ROA(5y)0.48%
ROE(3y)11.29%
ROE(5y)11.02%
ROIC(3y)0.46%
ROIC(5y)0.45%
GWO-PR-H.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGWO-PR-H.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • GWO-PR-H has a Profit Margin of 12.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: GWO-PR-H outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • GWO-PR-H's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 16.34%, GWO-PR-H is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GWO-PR-H has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.34%
PM (TTM) 12.02%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y37.97%
OM growth 5Y21.31%
PM growth 3Y35.92%
PM growth 5Y18.11%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
GWO-PR-H.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGWO-PR-H.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • Compared to 1 year ago, GWO-PR-H has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, GWO-PR-H has more shares outstanding
  • GWO-PR-H has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
GWO-PR-H.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingGWO-PR-H.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
GWO-PR-H.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGWO-PR-H.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200B 400B 600B 800B

2.2 Solvency

  • The Debt to FCF ratio of GWO-PR-H is 1.74, which is an excellent value as it means it would take GWO-PR-H, only 1.74 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of GWO-PR-H (1.74) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • GWO-PR-H has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • GWO-PR-H has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.26. This is in the better half of the industry: GWO-PR-H outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 1.74
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
GWO-PR-H.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGWO-PR-H.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.21 indicates that GWO-PR-H may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 0.21, GWO-PR-H is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.21 indicates that GWO-PR-H may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of GWO-PR-H (0.21) is better than 77.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.21
Quick Ratio 0.21
GWO-PR-H.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGWO-PR-H.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • GWO-PR-H shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.19%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.95% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -7.48% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -6.19% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.19%
EPS 3Y8.87%
EPS 5Y8.95%
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.48%
Revenue growth 3Y-20.55%
Revenue growth 5Y-6.19%
Sales Q2Q%66.19%

3.2 Future

  • GWO-PR-H is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.72% yearly.
  • GWO-PR-H is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -8.23% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.36%
EPS Next 2Y9.25%
EPS Next 3Y8.94%
EPS Next 5Y3.72%
Revenue Next Year-76.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-50.4%
Revenue Next 3Y-36.35%
Revenue Next 5Y-8.23%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
GWO-PR-H.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGWO-PR-H.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 20B 40B 60B
GWO-PR-H.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGWO-PR-H.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.54, the valuation of GWO-PR-H can be described as very cheap.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GWO-PR-H indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GWO-PR-H is cheaper than 72.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • GWO-PR-H's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.60.
  • GWO-PR-H is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.09.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GWO-PR-H indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GWO-PR-H is cheaper than 71.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.83, GWO-PR-H is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.54
Fwd PE 4.09
GWO-PR-H.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGWO-PR-H.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as GWO-PR-H.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.02
EV/EBITDA N/A
GWO-PR-H.CA Per share dataGWO-PR-H.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)0.51
EPS Next 2Y9.25%
EPS Next 3Y8.94%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.34%, GWO-PR-H is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.42, GWO-PR-H has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • GWO-PR-H's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.34%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GWO-PR-H has a limited annual growth rate of 5.95%.
  • GWO-PR-H has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • GWO-PR-H has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.95%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19
GWO-PR-H.CA Yearly Dividends per shareGWO-PR-H.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 58.22% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GWO-PR-H. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • GWO-PR-H's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP58.22%
EPS Next 2Y9.25%
EPS Next 3Y8.94%
GWO-PR-H.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGWO-PR-H.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
GWO-PR-H.CA Dividend Payout.GWO-PR-H.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GWO-PR-H.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.85 PERP / GWO-PR-H.CA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.85 PERP (GWO-PR-H.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GWO-PR-H.CA.


What is the valuation status for GWO-PR-H stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.85 PERP (GWO-PR-H.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of GWO-PR-H stock?

GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.85 PERP (GWO-PR-H.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.85 PERP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.85 PERP (GWO-PR-H.CA) is 4.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.61.


Can you provide the financial health for GWO-PR-H stock?

The financial health rating of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.85 PERP (GWO-PR-H.CA) is 4 / 10.