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

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Great West Lifeco (GWO.TO)

92.34

+1.09 (1.19%)

as of Jul 15, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jul 15, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Great West Lifeco (GWO) has garnered positive attention from analysts, with many noting its strong technical performance and ability to hit new highs. The company is recognized for its stable earnings stemming from its insurance operations, complemented by a respectable dividend yield, which varies in analysts' reviews from 3.5% to as high as 5%. While some experts indicate it's a sturdy investment with potential for dividend growth in the high single digits, they also caution about the current high valuation as it trades above 12x PE. Comparisons with other financials like MFC suggest that GWO has a lower beta, implying that it hasn't experienced the same market volatility, making it a more stable investment. Despite some analysts suggesting a wait for better entry points or more attractive valuations, the company remains a core holding for investors seeking income with growth potential.

Consensus

Buy

Valuation

Overvalued

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BUY

Like all insurance companies, held up relatively well although it under performed both Manulife (MFC-T) and Sun Life (SLF-T). A large part of their business is the US health insurance and wouldn't be surprised to see them working on something with this.

BUY

Has been a laggard in the life insurance business compared to Sun Life (SLF-T) and Manufacturer's Life (MFC-T). The prospects for them are picking up. Prefers owning this through Power Financial (PWF-T). See his Top Pick.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Great West Life Insurance is suffering from two problems right now. One is their fair market value is not very far from where the stock is and they are running against some stiff technical resistance. Stock has not been able to get anywhere. Does not see any upside. Wait for a correction before buying.

BUY

He likes Great West Life. Believes it is an excellent company. Does not own directly but owns through Power Corp. Significant exposure south of the border which has hurt them a bit. Life insurance is a great business. They like the insurance sector. They also own Manulife and Kingsway.

DON'T BUY

Prefers Sun Life and Manulife. It's the cheapest of the bunch. Recommends Power Financial over it.

TRADE

This stock has lagged. It is less liquid than other insurance companies. It is okay but he prefers Manulife.

TRADE

Stock has not done much, it has lagged a little. It is low risk and feels it will do better though.

TRADE

There has been an increase in their dividends. The company is struggling in the U.S.. He prefers Manulife Insurance Company.

TOP PICK

Comparing to SunLife, Manulife. Sunlife and Manulife have recently done well, so this was his pick. It also has a higher rate of profit growth, so overall better characteristics. But any of the three are good.

BUY

A very well run company. Good long-term hold. Hold for 3-5 years, should do well.

HOLD

A great blue chip company.

BUY

Life insurance companies continue to be good investments in Canada. This is not his favourite, but it is a good name.

DON'T BUY

Insurance companies in general are performing quite well. This one is underperforming to some degree. Prefers Manulife (MFC-T).

BUY

A well run insurance company. Damages because of hurricanes, etc will be small as they re-insure their risks.

WEAK BUY

Part of the Power Financial Group (PWF-T) which he likes. That said, if he had to own a single life insurance company, it would be Manulife (MFC-T) which gives you great presence in the far east.

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