GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.65 PERP (GWO-PR-L.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:GWO-PR-L • CA39138C8253
Current stock price
This GWO-PR-L.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. GWO-PR-L.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- GWO-PR-L had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year GWO-PR-L had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years GWO-PR-L has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years GWO-PR-L had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- GWO-PR-L has a worse Return On Assets (0.46%) than 65.82% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 12.02%, GWO-PR-L perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- GWO-PR-L has a Return On Invested Capital (0.55%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- GWO-PR-L had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 0.54%. This is below the industry average of 3.17%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (0.55%) for GWO-PR-L is above the 3 year average (0.54%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.46% | ||
| ROE | 12.02% | ||
| ROIC | 0.55% |
1.3 Margins
- GWO-PR-L's Profit Margin of 11.13% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GWO-PR-L outperforms 55.70% of its industry peers.
- GWO-PR-L's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of GWO-PR-L (15.31%) is worse than 60.76% of its industry peers.
- GWO-PR-L's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.13% | ||
| GM | N/A |
2. GWO-PR-L.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- GWO-PR-L has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- GWO-PR-L has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- GWO-PR-L has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- GWO-PR-L has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.25. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as GWO-PR-L would need 3.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.25, GWO-PR-L is not doing good in the industry: 63.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- GWO-PR-L has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.27, GWO-PR-L is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.20 indicates that GWO-PR-L may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- GWO-PR-L's Current ratio of 0.20 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GWO-PR-L outperforms 72.15% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.20 indicates that GWO-PR-L may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of GWO-PR-L (0.20) is better than 72.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.2 |
3. GWO-PR-L.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- GWO-PR-L shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.26%, which is quite good.
- GWO-PR-L shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.83% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 10.29% in the past year. This is quite good.
- GWO-PR-L shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -10.00% yearly.
3.2 Future
- GWO-PR-L is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.92% yearly.
- GWO-PR-L is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 28.19% yearly.
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. GWO-PR-L.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.88, the valuation of GWO-PR-L can be described as very cheap.
- GWO-PR-L's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- GWO-PR-L is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.45 indicates a rather cheap valuation of GWO-PR-L.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as GWO-PR-L.
- GWO-PR-L's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GWO-PR-L indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: GWO-PR-L is more expensive than 62.03% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
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.
5. GWO-PR-L.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- GWO-PR-L has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.22%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.85, GWO-PR-L has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- GWO-PR-L's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.22% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GWO-PR-L is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.72%!
- GWO-PR-L has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- GWO-PR-L has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
5.3 Sustainability
- GWO-PR-L pays out 60.93% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- GWO-PR-L's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
GWO-PR-L.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.65 PERP
TSX:GWO-PR-L (4/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
24.6
+0.15 (+0.61%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.22% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.45 | ||
| P/S | 0.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.21 | ||
| P/B | 0.68 | ||
| P/tB | 1.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.46% | ||
| ROE | 12.02% | ||
| ROCE | 0.63% | ||
| ROIC | 0.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.91% | ||
| OM | 15.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.13% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 7.61% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 14.01 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 68.38% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.65 PERP / GWO-PR-L.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.65 PERP (GWO-PR-L.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GWO-PR-L.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.65 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.65 PERP (GWO-PR-L.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of GWO-PR-L stock?
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.65 PERP (GWO-PR-L.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for GWO-PR-L stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.65 PERP (GWO-PR-L.CA) is 4.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.68.
What is the expected EPS growth for GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.65 PERP (GWO-PR-L.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.65 PERP (GWO-PR-L.CA) is expected to grow by 9.63% in the next year.