GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.272 PERP (GWO-PR-N.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:GWO-PR-N • CA39138C7917

18.47 CAD
-0.01 (-0.05%)
Last: Feb 23, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

GWO-PR-N gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 79 industry peers in the Insurance industry. GWO-PR-N has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. GWO-PR-N is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

5

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year GWO-PR-N was profitable.
  • In the past year GWO-PR-N had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years GWO-PR-N has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years GWO-PR-N always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
GWO-PR-N.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGWO-PR-N.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 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of GWO-PR-N (0.46%) is worse than 63.29% of its industry peers.
  • GWO-PR-N's Return On Equity of 12.02% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GWO-PR-N outperforms 50.63% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of GWO-PR-N (0.55%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GWO-PR-N is below the industry average of 3.06%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (0.55%) for GWO-PR-N is above the 3 year average (0.54%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.46%
ROE 12.02%
ROIC 0.55%
ROA(3y)0.44%
ROA(5y)0.47%
ROE(3y)11.11%
ROE(5y)11.24%
ROIC(3y)0.54%
ROIC(5y)0.56%
GWO-PR-N.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGWO-PR-N.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.13%, GWO-PR-N is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GWO-PR-N has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of GWO-PR-N (15.31%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GWO-PR-N has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.31%
PM (TTM) 11.13%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-16.84%
OM growth 5Y23.82%
PM growth 3Y-18.63%
PM growth 5Y17.91%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
GWO-PR-N.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGWO-PR-N.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • GWO-PR-N has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, GWO-PR-N has less shares outstanding
  • GWO-PR-N has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
GWO-PR-N.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingGWO-PR-N.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
GWO-PR-N.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGWO-PR-N.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200B 400B 600B 800B

2.2 Solvency

  • GWO-PR-N has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.25. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as GWO-PR-N 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-N perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.84% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that GWO-PR-N is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of GWO-PR-N (0.27) is better than 68.35% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 3.25
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
GWO-PR-N.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGWO-PR-N.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.20 indicates that GWO-PR-N may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 0.20, GWO-PR-N is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GWO-PR-N has a Quick Ratio of 0.20. This is a bad value and indicates that GWO-PR-N is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of GWO-PR-N (0.20) is better than 72.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.2
Quick Ratio 0.2
GWO-PR-N.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGWO-PR-N.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.34% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.11% on average over the past years.
  • GWO-PR-N shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.29%.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -10.00% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.34%
EPS 3Y3.46%
EPS 5Y6.11%
EPS Q2Q%-4.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.29%
Revenue growth 3Y26.91%
Revenue growth 5Y-10%
Sales Q2Q%61.23%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, GWO-PR-N will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.13% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, GWO-PR-N will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 29.03% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.15%
EPS Next 2Y8.24%
EPS Next 3Y-0.52%
EPS Next 5Y2.13%
Revenue Next Year6.44%
Revenue Next 2Y5.77%
Revenue Next 3Y3.72%
Revenue Next 5Y29.03%

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 accelerating.
GWO-PR-N.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGWO-PR-N.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-N.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGWO-PR-N.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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.33 indicates a rather cheap valuation of GWO-PR-N.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GWO-PR-N is valued a bit cheaper than 75.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.64. GWO-PR-N is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.42, the valuation of GWO-PR-N can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GWO-PR-N is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.75. GWO-PR-N is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.33
Fwd PE 3.42
GWO-PR-N.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGWO-PR-N.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • GWO-PR-N's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.17
EV/EBITDA N/A
GWO-PR-N.CA Per share dataGWO-PR-N.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)0.53
PEG (5Y)0.71
EPS Next 2Y8.24%
EPS Next 3Y-0.52%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • GWO-PR-N has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.20%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.24, GWO-PR-N has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, GWO-PR-N pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.2%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of GWO-PR-N grows each year by 6.72%, which is quite nice.
  • GWO-PR-N has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • GWO-PR-N has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
GWO-PR-N.CA Yearly Dividends per shareGWO-PR-N.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 60.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GWO-PR-N. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of GWO-PR-N is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP60.93%
EPS Next 2Y8.24%
EPS Next 3Y-0.52%
GWO-PR-N.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGWO-PR-N.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
GWO-PR-N.CA Dividend Payout.GWO-PR-N.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GWO-PR-N.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.272 PERP

TSX:GWO-PR-N (2/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

18.47

-0.01 (-0.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners9.72%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap16.70B
Revenue(TTM)35.59B
Net Income(TTM)3.96B
Analysts72.5
Price Target20.33 (10.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.2%
Yearly Dividend2.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.72%
DP60.93%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date03-03
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)377.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)289.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)466%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)221.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)64.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)466%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)8.26%
PT rev (3m)7.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-72.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.83%
Revenue NY rev (3m)241.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.33
Fwd PE 3.42
P/S 0.47
P/FCF 6.17
P/OCF 6.17
P/B 0.51
P/tB 1
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)4.27
EY23.12%
EPS(NY)5.41
Fwd EY29.27%
FCF(TTM)3
FCFY16.22%
OCF(TTM)3
OCFY16.22%
SpS39.37
BVpS36.44
TBVpS18.52
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)0.71
Graham Number59.17
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
ROA(3y)0.44%
ROA(5y)0.47%
ROE(3y)11.11%
ROE(5y)11.24%
ROIC(3y)0.54%
ROIC(5y)0.56%
ROICexc(3y)0.54%
ROICexc(5y)0.56%
ROICexgc(3y)1.65%
ROICexgc(5y)1.68%
ROCE(3y)0.62%
ROCE(5y)0.64%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.62%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.63%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.65%
OM growth 3Y-16.84%
OM growth 5Y23.82%
PM growth 3Y-18.63%
PM growth 5Y17.91%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector 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
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)126.33%
Profit Quality(5y)163.1%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.34%
EPS 3Y3.46%
EPS 5Y6.11%
EPS Q2Q%-4.08%
EPS Next Y8.15%
EPS Next 2Y8.24%
EPS Next 3Y-0.52%
EPS Next 5Y2.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.29%
Revenue growth 3Y26.91%
Revenue growth 5Y-10%
Sales Q2Q%61.23%
Revenue Next Year6.44%
Revenue Next 2Y5.77%
Revenue Next 3Y3.72%
Revenue Next 5Y29.03%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.02%
EBIT growth 3Y5.54%
EBIT growth 5Y11.44%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-43%
FCF growth 3Y-10.46%
FCF growth 5Y-22.38%
OCF growth 1Y-43%
OCF growth 3Y-10.46%
OCF growth 5Y-22.38%

GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.272 PERP / GWO-PR-N.CA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.272 PERP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GWO-PR-N.CA.


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

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.272 PERP (GWO-PR-N.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.272 PERP (GWO-PR-N.CA) stock?

GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.272 PERP (GWO-PR-N.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for GWO-PR-N stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.272 PERP (GWO-PR-N.CA) is 4.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.51.


Is the dividend of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.272 PERP sustainable?

The dividend rating of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4.272 PERP (GWO-PR-N.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 60.93%.