GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4 1/2 PERP (GWO-PR-Y.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:GWO-PR-Y • CA39138C6927

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This GWO-PR-Y.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. GWO-PR-Y.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year GWO-PR-Y was profitable.
  • GWO-PR-Y had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years GWO-PR-Y has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years GWO-PR-Y always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
GWO-PR-Y.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGWO-PR-Y.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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.46%, GWO-PR-Y is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.84% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GWO-PR-Y's Return On Equity of 12.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GWO-PR-Y outperforms 64.56% of its industry peers.
  • GWO-PR-Y has a Return On Invested Capital (0.55%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GWO-PR-Y is below the industry average of 3.22%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (0.55%) for GWO-PR-Y 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-Y.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGWO-PR-Y.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-Y is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GWO-PR-Y has grown nicely.
  • GWO-PR-Y 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-Y 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-Y.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGWO-PR-Y.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. GWO-PR-Y.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • Compared to 1 year ago, GWO-PR-Y has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, GWO-PR-Y has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, GWO-PR-Y has an improved debt to assets ratio.
GWO-PR-Y.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingGWO-PR-Y.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
GWO-PR-Y.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGWO-PR-Y.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

  • The Debt to FCF ratio of GWO-PR-Y is 3.25, which is a good value as it means it would take GWO-PR-Y, 3.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.25, GWO-PR-Y perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that GWO-PR-Y is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • GWO-PR-Y's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GWO-PR-Y outperforms 77.22% 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-Y.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGWO-PR-Y.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

  • GWO-PR-Y has a Current Ratio of 0.20. This is a bad value and indicates that GWO-PR-Y is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • GWO-PR-Y has a Current ratio of 0.20. This is amongst the best in the industry. GWO-PR-Y outperforms 81.01% of its industry peers.
  • GWO-PR-Y has a Quick Ratio of 0.20. This is a bad value and indicates that GWO-PR-Y is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of GWO-PR-Y (0.20) is better than 81.01% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.2
Quick Ratio 0.2
GWO-PR-Y.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGWO-PR-Y.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. GWO-PR-Y.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.
  • The Revenue has grown by 10.29% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -10.00% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.26%
EPS 3Y13.39%
EPS 5Y11.83%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.29%
Revenue growth 3Y26.91%
Revenue growth 5Y-10%
Sales Q2Q%5.39%

3.2 Future

  • GWO-PR-Y 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-Y is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 23.46% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.5%
EPS Next 2Y8.87%
EPS Next 3Y8.73%
EPS Next 5Y1.92%
Revenue Next Year-15.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.92%
Revenue Next 5Y23.46%

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.
GWO-PR-Y.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGWO-PR-Y.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B
GWO-PR-Y.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGWO-PR-Y.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6

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4. GWO-PR-Y.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • GWO-PR-Y is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.09.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GWO-PR-Y is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.91. GWO-PR-Y is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.73, the valuation of GWO-PR-Y can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GWO-PR-Y is valued a bit cheaper than 78.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.99. GWO-PR-Y is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.09
Fwd PE 3.73
GWO-PR-Y.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGWO-PR-Y.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as GWO-PR-Y.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.88
EV/EBITDA N/A
GWO-PR-Y.CA Per share dataGWO-PR-Y.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • GWO-PR-Y's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • GWO-PR-Y has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)0.35
EPS Next 2Y8.87%
EPS Next 3Y8.73%

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5. GWO-PR-Y.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.73%, GWO-PR-Y has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.61, GWO-PR-Y pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, GWO-PR-Y pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.73%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of GWO-PR-Y grows each year by 6.72%, which is quite nice.
  • GWO-PR-Y has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
  • GWO-PR-Y has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
GWO-PR-Y.CA Yearly Dividends per shareGWO-PR-Y.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • GWO-PR-Y pays out 60.93% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of GWO-PR-Y is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP60.93%
EPS Next 2Y8.87%
EPS Next 3Y8.73%
GWO-PR-Y.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGWO-PR-Y.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-Y.CA Dividend Payout.GWO-PR-Y.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GWO-PR-Y.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GWO-PR-Y.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4 1/2 PERP

TSX:GWO-PR-Y (4/28/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

20.6

-0.15 (-0.72%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Industry Strength40.94
Industry Growth44.03
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners10.06%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.62B
Revenue(TTM)35.59B
Net Income(TTM)3.96B
Analysts75
Price Target20.67 (0.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.73%
Yearly Dividend2.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.72%
DP60.93%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-03
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.66%
Min EPS beat(2)4.4%
Max EPS beat(2)8.92%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.12%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.18%
Max EPS beat(4)8.92%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.11%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)3.77%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)3.06%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)279.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)269.96%
Max Revenue beat(2)289.01%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)172.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)64.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)289.01%
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)-9.56%
PT rev (3m)-1.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)143.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-15.93%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.09
Fwd PE 3.73
P/S 0.52
P/FCF 6.88
P/OCF 6.88
P/B 0.57
P/tB 1.11
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)5.04
EY24.47%
EPS(NY)5.52
Fwd EY26.79%
FCF(TTM)3
FCFY14.54%
OCF(TTM)3
OCFY14.54%
SpS39.37
BVpS36.44
TBVpS18.52
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)0.35
Graham Number64.2791 (212.03%)
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)1.68%
ROICexgc(5y)1.7%
ROCE(3y)0.62%
ROCE(5y)0.64%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.24%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.07%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.76%
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)11.26%
EPS 3Y13.39%
EPS 5Y11.83%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
EPS Next Y9.5%
EPS Next 2Y8.87%
EPS Next 3Y8.73%
EPS Next 5Y1.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.29%
Revenue growth 3Y26.91%
Revenue growth 5Y-10%
Sales Q2Q%5.39%
Revenue Next Year-15.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.92%
Revenue Next 5Y23.46%
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 1/2 PERP / GWO-PR-Y.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for GWO-PR-Y stock?

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GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4 1/2 PERP (GWO-PR-Y.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the financial health of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4 1/2 PERP (GWO-PR-Y.CA) stock?

The financial health rating of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4 1/2 PERP (GWO-PR-Y.CA) is 5 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4 1/2 PERP (GWO-PR-Y.CA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4 1/2 PERP (GWO-PR-Y.CA) is expected to grow by 9.5% in the next year.