Great West Lifeco (GWO.TO) Buy, Sell or Hold

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Great West Lifeco (GWO.TO)

89.16

+0.42 (0.47%)

as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:00:01 pm Market Open.

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Aug 24, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 7 opinions in the last 12 months.

Great West Lifeco (GWO) is viewed as a solid company with stable earnings and a reliable dividend history, although its recent valuation is considered rich by some analysts. Multiple reviews suggest that the insurance sector, including GWO, has seen stock prices rise significantly, leading to concerns about current buying opportunities. While some experts recommend waiting for a better entry point due to high valuations, others highlight GWO's steady growth profile and the potential for higher dividends in the future. Comparisons with other financial companies, particularly MFC, indicate that while GWO has quality assets and lower volatility, there may be more attractive options currently available in the market. Overall, the stock is appreciated for its stability and income-generating potential, but caution is advised regarding its current valuation relative to growth prospects.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Overvalued

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BUY

Picking up Putnam Funds in the US, so they are becoming a substantial wealth management company. Have a long-term track record of being very disciplined. Very investor and shareholder focused.

BUY

Indirectly owns this one through Power Financial (PWF-T). Quite optimistic with the acquisition of the US Putnam Group.

TOP PICK

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BUY

This is an industry that has been growing for a long, long time. Population is aging and people need insurance. An extremely well-managed company. He doesn't do large cap companies.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 24/06. Up 13.8%.) Picked it as it was lagging a little bit. Would still buy in the $33 range. 20% plus ROE.

BUY

A fantastic performer. Nice, study, creeping higher and higher. Well-managed. Good dividend yield.

TOP PICK

The mutual fund of insurance companies. Very good dividend at almost 3%. Under the radar screen in relation to Manulife (MFC-T).

SELL

ROE has deteriorated. Interest rate sensitive, so it is very important that interest rates go lower. He just sold his holdings.

BUY

Should be good and solid. Tracking up nicely.

BUY

Longer term will continue to do well. Insurance industry is not very expensive and pays a good yield.

DON'T BUY

Dividend of 3.1%. Has experienced problems with its US businesses. If you want to be in the life insurance sector, would prefer Manu Life (MFC-T). Would prefer banks over life insurance.

TOP PICK

20% ROE. Health insurance in the US is a big part of their insurance side. Probably has only 10/12% earnings growth over the next quarter, but with the high ROE and 3% dividend, he can see 15% for the next 12 months.

BUY

It's really done nothing for so long and has been very much range bound. Outlook for them is quite good.

HOLD

His favourite life insurance is Manufacturers (MFC-T) but this is also a great company.

HOLD

Performing reasonably well. Earnings will be based on the market somewhat so can be cyclical.

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