TSE:POW

Power Corp (POW.TO)

91.84
-0.43 (0.47%)
as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconAug 31, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 22 opinions in the last 12 months.

Power Corp (POW-T) is a well-regarded Canadian asset manager, primarily anchored by its significant holdings in Great-West Life (GWO) and Investors Group (IGM). The consensus among analysts indicates a growing concern regarding the stock's current valuation, with several experts noting that it appears expensive compared to historical price-to-book ratios. While analysts commend the company for its solid performance and dividend growth, many express a preference for acquiring more direct and potentially less valued assets, like GWO. Recent market trends reflect a mix of sentiment: although the stock exhibited strong momentum and has outperformed many peers, there's caution suggesting a potential correction or pullback could provide a better entry point for new investors. Overall, while the company showcases stability and robust income through dividends, the opinion is divided on the merits of immediate investment at its current price levels.

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Cautious
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Overvalued
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COMMENT
He holds it for some clients in income portfolios. The share price has gone nowhere but they pay good dividends. It certainly is undervalued.
DON'T BUY

A value play within a value play, which is the financial sector. It has lagged significantly both YTD and in the recent recovery. You get life insurance, Great West Life, and asset management. The company isn't in danger but there are better opportunities elsewhere.

BUY
Really likes it. More than 6% dividend, with relatively low payout ratio. Not that exciting, but core businesses are strong. Wouldn't be surprised by 5-8% capital growth over a year or two. Hold it for the yield, and it will turn into a solid core holding.
BUY

A financial holding company that is the major holder of Power Financial. Power Financial has Great West Life and IGM Financial under them. The double stacked holding company offers a discount. In terms of the underlying assets, they are very positive. Great West Life pays a good dividend. He is less enthused by IGM Financial.

TOP PICK

Canadian insurance held up remarkably well during the lockdown. POW owns 80% of Great-West Life which was up 26% in earnings. He projects an 8% growth rate. POW is super cheap at 7.3x 2022, and pays a 7% dividend with a 54% payout ratio. Trades at a NAV discount of 28% instead of the usual 19%. It will be a steady eddy in coming years. (Analysts’ price target is $28.06)

BUY
It's now cheap, trading at a discount to NAV. Sees it eventually getting back to $35, but maybe not in the next 6 months. Should catch a bid with the rest of the financials. This is the one time investing in Power Corp would make some sense on a catch-up basis.
HOLD
He still owns it in his income fund. It has been stuck for years, with many headwinds. The company needs interest rates to rise. For keen, patient investors, there are opportunities.
BUY
Allan Tong’s Discover Picks Recently (and belatedly for some), Power Financial and Power Corp. simplified their management structure. The pandemic has pressured shares from the low-$30s to the current low-$20s where it has been rangebound during the recovery. Power Corporation pays 7.47% dividend. Read Best Dividend Stocks Canada for our full analysis.
DON'T BUY

Has Great West Life instead. POW has quite the dividend yield. Not a bad PE. Price to book is below book value. Low interest rates are impacting these companies, and it's going to be lower for longer. He wants dividend growth and capital appreciation. This is a value play, which hasn't worked out for quite some time.

WEAK BUY
They own Investors Group and GWL which are solid operations. The 7.5% yield is safe, but the stock sluggishly grows. Recently, they simplified the management structure, which removed confusion.
COMMENT
It will do fine with rising interest rates. It is a holding company. He is not that bullish on the mutual fund industry.
BUY
An income stock. Not much growth, but pays a stable, safe dividend.
COMMENT

You could sit and wait to do the share swop from Power Financial into Power Corp. The two companies have been performing the same. The WestJet acquisition fits into their other subsidiaries. WestJet will be a private company and it won't be posting numbers going forwards.

WAIT
It's already breaking out. Resistance goes back to 2018, but he wants to see another month to confirm this breakout. If it does, this will rise to the high-$30s.
PARTIAL SELL
It's returned to a support level, but it's close to resistance. Take profits.
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