GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.15 PERP (GWO-PR-Q.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:GWO-PR-Q • CA39138C7677
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This GWO-PR-Q.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. GWO-PR-Q.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- GWO-PR-Q had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year GWO-PR-Q had a positive cash flow from operations.
- GWO-PR-Q had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years GWO-PR-Q had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.46%, GWO-PR-Q is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.02%, GWO-PR-Q is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.55%, GWO-PR-Q is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GWO-PR-Q is below the industry average of 3.17%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (0.54%) for GWO-PR-Q 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
- GWO-PR-Q's Profit Margin of 11.13% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GWO-PR-Q outperforms 62.03% of its industry peers.
- GWO-PR-Q's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- GWO-PR-Q's Operating Margin of 15.31% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GWO-PR-Q outperforms 45.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GWO-PR-Q has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.13% | ||
| GM | N/A |
2. GWO-PR-Q.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The number of shares outstanding for GWO-PR-Q has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, GWO-PR-Q has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for GWO-PR-Q has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- GWO-PR-Q has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.25. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as GWO-PR-Q would need 3.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- GWO-PR-Q has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.25) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that GWO-PR-Q is not too dependend on debt financing.
- GWO-PR-Q has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.27) than 72.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
2.3 Liquidity
- GWO-PR-Q has a Current Ratio of 0.20. This is a bad value and indicates that GWO-PR-Q is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- GWO-PR-Q's Current ratio of 0.20 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GWO-PR-Q outperforms 78.48% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.20 indicates that GWO-PR-Q may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- GWO-PR-Q has a Quick ratio of 0.20. This is in the better half of the industry: GWO-PR-Q outperforms 78.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.2 |
3. GWO-PR-Q.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.26% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.83% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- GWO-PR-Q shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.29%.
- Measured over the past years, GWO-PR-Q shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -10.00% on average per year.
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, GWO-PR-Q will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.92% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, GWO-PR-Q will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 28.19% on average per year.
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-Q.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- GWO-PR-Q is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.56.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GWO-PR-Q indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GWO-PR-Q is cheaper than 69.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.71. GWO-PR-Q is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.16 indicates a rather cheap valuation of GWO-PR-Q.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GWO-PR-Q is valued a bit cheaper than 67.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- GWO-PR-Q's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GWO-PR-Q is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.68 | ||
| 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-Q.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.68%, GWO-PR-Q is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- GWO-PR-Q's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.82. GWO-PR-Q pays more dividend than 93.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- GWO-PR-Q's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.68% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of GWO-PR-Q grows each year by 6.72%, which is quite nice.
- GWO-PR-Q has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- GWO-PR-Q has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
5.3 Sustainability
- 60.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GWO-PR-Q. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- GWO-PR-Q's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
GWO-PR-Q.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.15 PERP
TSX:GWO-PR-Q (3/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
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-0.15 (-0.65%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.68% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.16 | ||
| P/S | 0.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.68 | ||
| P/B | 0.63 | ||
| P/tB | 1.24 | ||
| 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 5.15 PERP / GWO-PR-Q.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.15 PERP (GWO-PR-Q.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GWO-PR-Q.CA.
What is the valuation status of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.15 PERP (GWO-PR-Q.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.15 PERP (GWO-PR-Q.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.15 PERP?
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.15 PERP (GWO-PR-Q.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GWO-PR-Q stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.15 PERP (GWO-PR-Q.CA) is expected to grow by 9.63% in the next year.
Is the dividend of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.15 PERP sustainable?
The dividend rating of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.15 PERP (GWO-PR-Q.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 60.93%.