POWER CORP OF CANADA (POW.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:POW - CA7392391016 - Common Stock
69.68 CAD
-0.82 (-1.16%)
POW gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 80 industry peers in the Insurance industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of POW get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. POW does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year POW was profitable.
In the past year POW had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years POW has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years POW had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
POW's Return On Assets of 0.32% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. POW is outperformed by 78.75% of its industry peers.
POW has a Return On Equity (11.52%) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.32% | ||
| ROE | 11.52% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)0.3%
ROA(5y)0.33%
ROE(3y)10.05%
ROE(5y)10.22%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
POW's Profit Margin of 7.64% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. POW is outperformed by 73.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of POW has grown nicely.
POW has a Operating Margin of 16.53%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: POW outperforms 57.50% of its industry peers.
POW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.64% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y33.43%
OM growth 5Y17.24%
PM growth 3Y22.98%
PM growth 5Y28.01%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
POW does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for POW has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
POW has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
POW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
POW has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.70. This is a neutral value as POW would need 4.70 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of POW (4.70) is worse than 97.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89 indicates that POW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.89, POW is not doing good in the industry: 77.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.83%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.10 indicates that POW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
POW has a better Current ratio (1.10) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.10 indicates that POW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
POW has a Quick ratio of 1.10. This is amongst the best in the industry. POW outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
POW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.43%.
POW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.94% yearly.
Looking at the last year, POW shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.52% in the last year.
POW shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -6.36% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.43%
EPS 3Y-2.58%
EPS 5Y7.94%
EPS Q2Q%17.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-20.33%
Revenue growth 5Y-6.36%
Sales Q2Q%-88.28%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, POW will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.18% on average per year.
POW is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -7.44% yearly.
EPS Next Y20.3%
EPS Next 2Y14.66%
EPS Next 3Y12.51%
EPS Next 5Y7.18%
Revenue Next Year-15.64%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.18%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.86%
Revenue Next 5Y-7.44%
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 stable.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.76, which indicates a correct valuation of POW.
POW's Price/Earnings ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. POW is more expensive than 92.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. POW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.02, which indicates a correct valuation of POW.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of POW indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: POW is more expensive than 67.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
POW is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
POW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. POW is more expensive than 83.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.94 | ||
| 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.
POW's earnings are expected to grow with 12.51% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)1.86
EPS Next 2Y14.66%
EPS Next 3Y12.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
POW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.48%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.58, POW's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 86.25% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than POW!
POW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.48% |
5.2 History
The dividend of POW is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.51%!
POW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
POW has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.51%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
POW pays out 55.59% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
POW's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP55.59%
EPS Next 2Y14.66%
EPS Next 3Y12.51%
TSX:POW (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
69.68
-0.82 (-1.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners31.02%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap40.75B
Revenue(TTM)36.20B
Net Income(TTM)2.77B
Analysts71.67
Price Target62.8 (-9.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.48% |
Yearly Dividend2.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.51%
DP55.59%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.96%
Max EPS beat(2)5.96%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.38%
Min EPS beat(4)-26.72%
Max EPS beat(4)5.96%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.97%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.95%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.78%
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
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)1.89%
PT rev (3m)9.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.02 | ||
| P/S | 1.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.55 | ||
| P/B | 1.7 | ||
| P/tB | 17.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)4.72
EY6.77%
EPS(NY)5.8
Fwd EY8.32%
FCF(TTM)7.79
FCFY11.18%
OCF(TTM)9.23
OCFY13.24%
SpS61.9
BVpS41.03
TBVpS4.05
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)1.86
Graham Number66.01
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.32% | ||
| ROE | 11.52% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 16.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.64% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 12.59% |
ROA(3y)0.3%
ROA(5y)0.33%
ROE(3y)10.05%
ROE(5y)10.22%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)0.7%
ROCE(5y)0.71%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y33.43%
OM growth 5Y17.24%
PM growth 3Y22.98%
PM growth 5Y28.01%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.7 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.58 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 164.81% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score5
WACC6.83%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)2.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)250.74%
Profit Quality(5y)323.66%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.43%
EPS 3Y-2.58%
EPS 5Y7.94%
EPS Q2Q%17.95%
EPS Next Y20.3%
EPS Next 2Y14.66%
EPS Next 3Y12.51%
EPS Next 5Y7.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-20.33%
Revenue growth 5Y-6.36%
Sales Q2Q%-88.28%
Revenue Next Year-15.64%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.18%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.86%
Revenue Next 5Y-7.44%
EBIT growth 1Y2.2%
EBIT growth 3Y6.3%
EBIT growth 5Y9.79%
EBIT Next Year39.15%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y102%
FCF growth 3Y-21.47%
FCF growth 5Y-5.17%
OCF growth 1Y57.87%
OCF growth 3Y-18.64%
OCF growth 5Y-2.11%
POWER CORP OF CANADA / POW.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for POWER CORP OF CANADA?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to POW.CA.
What is the valuation status for POW stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to POWER CORP OF CANADA (POW.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of POW stock?
POWER CORP OF CANADA (POW.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for POW stock?
The financial health rating of POWER CORP OF CANADA (POW.CA) is 4 / 10.
Is the dividend of POWER CORP OF CANADA sustainable?
The dividend rating of POWER CORP OF CANADA (POW.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 55.59%.