GWO:CA:TSX-Great-West Lifeco Inc.

EQUITY | Insurance - Life | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 31.16

Change

+0.05 (+0.16)%

Market Cap

CAD 34.61B

Volume

0.42M

Analyst Target

CAD 31.95
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About

Great-West Lifeco Inc is a financial service holding company. It is engaged in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management and reinsurance businesses.

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Largest Industry Peers for Insurance - Life

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
MFC:CA Manulife Financial Corp

+0.40 (+1.20%)

CAD 59.01B
MFC-PK:CA Manulife Financial Corp Pref K

+0.10 (+0.44%)

CAD 58.04B
MFC-PL:CA Manulife Financial Corp Pref L

+0.05 (+0.25%)

CAD 56.54B
MFC-PJ:CA Manulife Fin Non Cum Cl 1 11 P..

+0.03 (+0.13%)

CAD 56.18B
MFC-PN:CA Manulife Financial Corp Pref N

+0.20 (+1.00%)

CAD 54.70B
MFC-PF:CA Manulife Financial Corp Pref 3..

-0.17 (-1.11%)

CAD 51.14B
MFC-PC:CA Manulife Finl Srs 3 Prf

+0.22 (+1.18%)

CAD 42.41B
GWO-PN:CA Great West 3.65% Non Cum N Prf

+0.35 (+2.50%)

CAD 28.02B
POW:CA Power Corporation Of Canada

+0.07 (+0.18%)

CAD 25.51B
GWO-PQ:CA Great Wes 5.15 Q Non Cum Fst P..

N/A

CAD 24.41B

ETFs Containing GWO:CA

CEW WisdomTree Emerging Curre.. 0.00 % 1.44 %

-0.03 (0%)

USD 7.08M
HEF.A:CA 0.00 % 1.61 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Insurance - Life) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 10.57% 25% F 53% F
Dividend Return 4.40% 75% C 90% A-
Total Return 14.97% 25% F 60% D-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 0.65% 25% F 54% F
Dividend Return 5.26% 50% F 87% B+
Total Return 5.90% 25% F 65% D
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -5.69% 75% C 45% F
Dividend Return 21.97% 75% C 76% C+
Total Return 16.28% 75% C 53% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -2.97% 50% F 23% F
Dividend Return 1.23% 50% F 32% F
Total Return 4.20% 50% F 79% B-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 7.61% 100% F 73% C
Risk Adjusted Return 16.14% 50% F 34% F
Market Capitalization 34.61B 50% F 96% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Insurance - Life) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 13.20 14% 68%
Price/Book Ratio 1.50 7% 42%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 4.46 14% 65%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio -15.83 86% 88%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 10.12% 50% 72%
Return on Invested Capital 12.68% 86% 85%
Return on Assets 0.48% 7% 37%
Debt to Equity Ratio 27.44% 100% 69%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Negative free cash flow

The company had negative total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.