GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC (GWO.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:GWO • CA39138C1068
Current stock price
70.53 CAD
+0.96 (+1.38%)
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This GWO.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. GWO.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- GWO had positive earnings in the past year.
- GWO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years GWO has always been profitable.
- GWO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- GWO's Return On Assets of 0.46% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GWO is outperformed by 69.62% of its industry peers.
- GWO has a Return On Equity (12.02%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.55%, GWO is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GWO is below the industry average of 3.22%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (0.54%) for GWO 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% |
ROA(3y)0.44%
ROA(5y)0.47%
ROE(3y)11.11%
ROE(5y)11.24%
ROIC(3y)0.54%
ROIC(5y)0.56%
1.3 Margins
- GWO's Profit Margin of 11.13% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GWO outperforms 48.10% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GWO has grown nicely.
- GWO's Operating Margin of 15.31% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GWO is outperformed by 65.82% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GWO has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
2. GWO.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The number of shares outstanding for GWO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, GWO has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, GWO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- GWO has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.25. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as GWO 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 is doing worse than 65.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that GWO is not too dependend on debt financing.
- GWO has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.27) than 62.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.20 indicates that GWO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- GWO's Current ratio of 0.20 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GWO outperforms 65.82% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.20 indicates that GWO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- GWO has a better Quick ratio (0.20) than 65.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.2 |
3. GWO.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- GWO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.26%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, GWO shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.83% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, GWO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.29% in the last year.
- GWO shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -10.00% yearly.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, GWO will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.92% on average per year.
- GWO is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 28.19% 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 5Y28.19%
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.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.99, the valuation of GWO can be described as correct.
- 74.68% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than GWO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.89, GWO is valued a bit cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.78 indicates a correct valuation of GWO.
- GWO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GWO is more expensive than 68.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.50, GWO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GWO is valued a bit more expensive than 79.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- GWO's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.47
PEG (5Y)1.18
EPS Next 2Y8.87%
EPS Next 3Y8.73%
5. GWO.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.85%, GWO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- GWO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.61.
- GWO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.85% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GWO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.72%!
- GWO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- GWO has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.72%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- GWO pays out 60.93% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of GWO 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.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:GWO (4/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
70.53
+0.96 (+1.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners10.06%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap63.76B
Revenue(TTM)35.59B
Net Income(TTM)3.96B
Analysts75
Price Target71.31 (1.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.85% |
Yearly Dividend2.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.72%
DP60.93%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-03 2026-03-03 (0.67)
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)1.18%
PT rev (3m)5.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.22%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.78 | ||
| P/S | 1.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.54 | ||
| P/B | 1.94 | ||
| P/tB | 3.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)5.04
EY7.15%
EPS(NY)5.52
Fwd EY7.82%
FCF(TTM)3
FCFY4.25%
OCF(TTM)3
OCFY4.25%
SpS39.37
BVpS36.44
TBVpS18.52
PEG (NY)1.47
PEG (5Y)1.18
Graham Number64.2791 (-8.86%)
Profitability
| 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% |
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 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 |
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 5Y28.19%
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 / GWO.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GWO.CA.
What is the valuation status of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC (GWO.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC (GWO.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC (GWO.CA) stock?
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC (GWO.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC (GWO.CA) is 13.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.94.
Is the dividend of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC (GWO.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 60.93%.