GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.4 PERP (GWO-PR-P.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:GWO-PR-P • CA39138C7750
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This GWO-PR-P.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. GWO-PR-P.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year GWO-PR-P was profitable.
- In the past year GWO-PR-P had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years GWO-PR-P has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years GWO-PR-P always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of GWO-PR-P (0.46%) is worse than 64.56% of its industry peers.
- GWO-PR-P has a Return On Equity of 12.02%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GWO-PR-P outperforms 43.04% of its industry peers.
- GWO-PR-P's Return On Invested Capital of 0.55% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GWO-PR-P outperforms 46.84% of its industry peers.
- GWO-PR-P 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 3 year average ROIC (0.54%) for GWO-PR-P is below the current ROIC(0.55%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.46% | ||
| ROE | 12.02% | ||
| ROIC | 0.55% |
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of GWO-PR-P (11.13%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- GWO-PR-P's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- GWO-PR-P has a Operating Margin (15.31%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GWO-PR-P has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.13% | ||
| GM | N/A |
2. GWO-PR-P.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The number of shares outstanding for GWO-PR-P has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for GWO-PR-P has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- GWO-PR-P has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GWO-PR-P is 3.25, which is a good value as it means it would take GWO-PR-P, 3.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- GWO-PR-P has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.25. This is in the lower half of the industry: GWO-PR-P underperforms 62.03% of its industry peers.
- GWO-PR-P has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.27, GWO-PR-P is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.09% 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-P may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 0.20, GWO-PR-P is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- GWO-PR-P has a Quick Ratio of 0.20. This is a bad value and indicates that GWO-PR-P is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.20, GWO-PR-P is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.2 |
3. GWO-PR-P.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- GWO-PR-P shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.26%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.83% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has grown by 10.29% in the past year. This is quite good.
- GWO-PR-P shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -10.00% yearly.
3.2 Future
- GWO-PR-P is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.92% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 28.19% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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.
4. GWO-PR-P.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 4.74, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of GWO-PR-P.
- GWO-PR-P's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GWO-PR-P is cheaper than 60.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.73, GWO-PR-P is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.33 indicates a rather cheap valuation of GWO-PR-P.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GWO-PR-P is on the same level as its industry peers.
- GWO-PR-P's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.72.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 60.76% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than GWO-PR-P, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- GWO-PR-P's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
5. GWO-PR-P.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.68%, GWO-PR-P is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- GWO-PR-P's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.82. GWO-PR-P pays more dividend than 88.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, GWO-PR-P pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.68% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of GWO-PR-P grows each year by 6.72%, which is quite nice.
- GWO-PR-P has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- GWO-PR-P has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
5.3 Sustainability
- GWO-PR-P pays out 60.93% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- GWO-PR-P's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
GWO-PR-P.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.4 PERP
TSX:GWO-PR-P (3/19/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
23.9
-0.18 (-0.75%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.68% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.33 | ||
| P/S | 0.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.98 | ||
| P/B | 0.66 | ||
| P/tB | 1.29 | ||
| 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 5.4 PERP / GWO-PR-P.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for GWO-PR-P stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GWO-PR-P.CA.
What is the valuation status of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.4 PERP (GWO-PR-P.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.4 PERP (GWO-PR-P.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of GWO-PR-P stock?
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.4 PERP (GWO-PR-P.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.4 PERP (GWO-PR-P.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.4 PERP (GWO-PR-P.CA) is 4.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.66.
What is the financial health of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.4 PERP (GWO-PR-P.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.4 PERP (GWO-PR-P.CA) is 4 / 10.