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Great West Lifeco (GWO.TO)

92.20

+0.95 (1.04%)

as of Jul 15, 2026, 7:54:10 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-T) has emerged as a strong technical performer, indicating robust potential with its rising 200-day moving average and ability to hit new highs. Analysts praise its stable earnings attributed to its insurance sector, with a dividend yield reported between 3.5% and 5%. While there are indications of a solid history of dividend growth, some experts advise caution due to current valuations, noting that GWO currently trades above 12x PE. Comparisons with peers, particularly Manulife Financial (MFC), highlight that while GWO maintains lower volatility with a lower beta, other firms may present more immediate upside. Nevertheless, insights suggest that, despite recent price trends, GWO remains a core holding worth considering for both income and moderate growth prospects.

Consensus

Buy

Valuation

Overvalued

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BUY

A good, steady, major blue chip company.

BUY

Prefers over Sun Life. Greater growth potential.

BUY

The last few years, it has been a laggard. Good company. More compelling valuation than on Manufacturers Life.

BUY

20% ROE. Grows 13/15% a year. Its US insurance side is health which fell off a little with the Spitzer enquiry, but has recovered.

HOLD

If you are holding for 6/12 months, feels they will increase dividends.

DON'T BUY

Will achieve a high single digit return. Has considerable US holdings but were smart enough to hedge it. The hedge has only one more quarter and so the rate of earnings will be challenged. Outstanding management.

WEAK BUY

Prefers to own this through Power Financial.

TOP PICK

Has an ROE of over 20%. Trades at 12 X earnings. 3% yield.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Entry point would probably be under $50. Has been a great performer and has a good track record.

BUY

All three of the major life insurance companies in Canada have been going gangbusters. Had good results.

BUY

Prefers this and Sun Life Over Manufacturers Life.

DON'T BUY

Has a model price of $46.08 so overvalued. Prefers other financials.

BUY

Had trouble trying to break through the upper range until the latter part of 2003. Finally broke through and is now going through a minor correction, so a good opportunity to buy. Anywhere between current price and $45 is a good entry point.

BUY

A good company. Like most of the insurance companies right now.

PAST TOP PICK

(A top pick Aug 11/03. No change.) Still likes. Statistically the cheapest life insurance. ROE over 20% and the highest yield.

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