GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.15 PERP (GWO-PR-T.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:GWO-PR-T • CA39138C7263
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This GWO-PR-T.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. GWO-PR-T.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- GWO-PR-T had positive earnings in the past year.
- GWO-PR-T had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years GWO-PR-T has always been profitable.
- GWO-PR-T had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 0.46%, GWO-PR-T is not doing good in the industry: 60.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.02%, GWO-PR-T is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- GWO-PR-T has a Return On Invested Capital (0.55%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- GWO-PR-T 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-T 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-T's Profit Margin of 11.13% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GWO-PR-T outperforms 60.76% of its industry peers.
- GWO-PR-T's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 15.31%, GWO-PR-T perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- GWO-PR-T'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-T.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The number of shares outstanding for GWO-PR-T has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, GWO-PR-T has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for GWO-PR-T has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- GWO-PR-T has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.25. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as GWO-PR-T would need 3.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.25, GWO-PR-T is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- GWO-PR-T 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-T is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.89% 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
- GWO-PR-T has a Current Ratio of 0.20. This is a bad value and indicates that GWO-PR-T is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 0.20, GWO-PR-T is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.20 indicates that GWO-PR-T may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- GWO-PR-T's Quick ratio of 0.20 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GWO-PR-T outperforms 77.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.2 |
3. GWO-PR-T.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- GWO-PR-T 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-T shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.83% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, GWO-PR-T shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.29% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, GWO-PR-T shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -10.00% on average per year.
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.92% on average over the next years.
- 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-T.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.62 indicates a rather cheap valuation of GWO-PR-T.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GWO-PR-T indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GWO-PR-T is cheaper than 68.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- GWO-PR-T's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.79.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.22, the valuation of GWO-PR-T can be described as very cheap.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GWO-PR-T indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GWO-PR-T is cheaper than 65.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.80, GWO-PR-T is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GWO-PR-T is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- GWO-PR-T's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
5. GWO-PR-T.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.68%, GWO-PR-T is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- GWO-PR-T's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.82. GWO-PR-T pays more dividend than 92.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, GWO-PR-T pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.68% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GWO-PR-T is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.72%!
- GWO-PR-T has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- GWO-PR-T has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
5.3 Sustainability
- GWO-PR-T pays out 60.93% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of GWO-PR-T is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
GWO-PR-T.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.15 PERP
TSX:GWO-PR-T (3/18/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
23.3
-0.21 (-0.89%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.68% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.22 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.78 | ||
| P/B | 0.64 | ||
| P/tB | 1.26 | ||
| 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-T.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for GWO-PR-T stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GWO-PR-T.CA.
What is the valuation status of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.15 PERP (GWO-PR-T.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.15 PERP (GWO-PR-T.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-T.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
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The financial health rating of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.15 PERP (GWO-PR-T.CA) is 4 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.15 PERP (GWO-PR-T.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 5.15 PERP (GWO-PR-T.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 60.93%.