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.
1. GWO-PR-Y.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- GWO-PR-Y had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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.
- Each year in the past 5 years GWO-PR-Y had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- GWO-PR-Y's Return On Assets of 0.46% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GWO-PR-Y outperforms 44.30% of its industry peers.
- GWO-PR-Y has a Return On Equity of 12.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: GWO-PR-Y outperforms 62.03% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of GWO-PR-Y (0.55%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- GWO-PR-Y had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 0.54%. This 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.46% | ||
| ROE | 12.02% | ||
| ROIC | 0.55% |
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 67.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- GWO-PR-Y's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- GWO-PR-Y's Operating Margin of 15.31% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GWO-PR-Y outperforms 49.37% of its industry peers.
- GWO-PR-Y'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-Y.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- Compared to 1 year ago, GWO-PR-Y has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for GWO-PR-Y has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, GWO-PR-Y has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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.
- GWO-PR-Y's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.25 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GWO-PR-Y outperforms 48.10% of its industry peers.
- GWO-PR-Y has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- GWO-PR-Y has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27. This is in the better half of the industry: GWO-PR-Y outperforms 77.22% of its industry peers.
| 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-Y may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 0.20, GWO-PR-Y belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.20 indicates that GWO-PR-Y may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 0.20, GWO-PR-Y belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.2 |
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.
- GWO-PR-Y shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.29%.
- GWO-PR-Y shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -10.00% yearly.
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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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-Y.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 3.95 indicates a rather cheap valuation of GWO-PR-Y.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GWO-PR-Y is valued a bit cheaper than 77.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.89. GWO-PR-Y is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 3.60, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of GWO-PR-Y.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GWO-PR-Y indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GWO-PR-Y is cheaper than 78.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GWO-PR-Y to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.19), we can say GWO-PR-Y is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as GWO-PR-Y.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.64 | ||
| 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.
- The decent profitability rating of GWO-PR-Y may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. GWO-PR-Y.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.17%, GWO-PR-Y is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- GWO-PR-Y's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.82.
- GWO-PR-Y's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GWO-PR-Y is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.72%!
- 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.
5.3 Sustainability
- GWO-PR-Y pays out 60.93% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- GWO-PR-Y's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
GWO-PR-Y.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4 1/2 PERP
TSX:GWO-PR-Y (3/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
19.89
-0.16 (-0.8%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.64 | ||
| P/B | 0.55 | ||
| P/tB | 1.07 | ||
| 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 4 1/2 PERP / GWO-PR-Y.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for GWO-PR-Y stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GWO-PR-Y.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4 1/2 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4 1/2 PERP (GWO-PR-Y.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4 1/2 PERP?
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4 1/2 PERP (GWO-PR-Y.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GWO-PR-Y 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 9.63% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4 1/2 PERP (GWO-PR-Y.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC - GWOCN 4 1/2 PERP (GWO-PR-Y.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 60.93%.