TSE:POW

Power Corp (POW.TO)

85.90
-0.81 (0.93%)
as of Jun 25, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 25, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 20 opinions in the last 12 months.

Power Corp (POW-T) has garnered mixed reviews from experts, reflecting a company with solid fundamentals but recent pricing concerns. Many analysts highlight its strong growth potential, driven by its holdings in companies like Great-West Life and Wealthsimple, suggesting an ability to expand its dividends and overall return. The stock is trading at a forward PE ratio of around 11x, attracting attention for its dividend yield, yet some experts caution that it appears a bit pricey at current levels. Despite recent pullbacks, experts see potential for optimistic long-term growth, coupled with a recommendation to wait for a more favorable price point for new investments. Overall, while some recommend holding existing positions, there is a consensus to be cautious about entering at the current valuation.

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Cautious
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Overvalued
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BUY

He owns PWF instead, which pays a slightly higher dividend. POW is a solid company that's grown for a long time. The generation that's inherited that company may lack the drive of the founder but they are operating  steadily. Worth holding onto, a buy-and-hold.

SELL
He does not own them and has not done for years. He would trade into something else. For over 10 years that has been dead money. He does not see how management will create anything exciting.
COMMENT

POW vs. BPY Different business models, so difficult to compare them. Brookfield has superb managers. POW has stalled in recent years. He prefers BPY though both Power stocks have been doing better lately.

WATCH
About 8% payout ratio. This is a prime candidate for him to purchase. This one could end up lagging the performance of the overall market over the next 12 months.
WEAK BUY
Great company. Beta is between 0.8-1, so more defensive than broad market. In a choppy market, things with high yields and low beta tend to do better, though not immune to a downturn altogether. Could do worse, but could do better. Not your best horse in terms of asset management. Dividend yield is about 6%.
DON'T BUY
Life insurance companies have not done that well. This company owns Great West Life, which has been a disappointment.
DON'T BUY
Dividend is safe. But not a lot of capital appreciation. Underlying subsidiaries have not performed well. She prefers a company that provides more visibility and has higher dividend and cash flow growth. Yield is 5.5%.
HOLD
The market has taken the point of view that until the areas they are primarily in show growth or momentum, the rest of their company has only been doing 'okay'. You won't get significant appreciation in the foreseeable future.
COMMENT
PWF or POW? He would prefer Power Financial as it trades to a discount to the parent. He is not a big fan of the Investors Group and Great West Life. He would look towards others in the space -- preferably the Canadian banks instead.
DON'T BUY

POW vs. PWF POW has better liquidity so institutional investors prefer it. For growth, though, these are plays on life insurance. The PWF yield is over 6% and tantalizing. They likely won't cut the dividend, but probably will pause dividend growth. There are better stocks in asset management or insurance. He wouldn't buy either for capital appreciation.

BUY
POW-T vs. PWF-T. She owns a bit of Power financial. Either one is probably fine. They are considered income stocks so if interest rates go down it should be beneficial for both.
BUY
It's been rangebound for so long. It's consolidating to 2016 levels now and the chart looks good.
DON'T BUY
Don't buy a stock only for the dividend, because some won't see growth, like POW. Lower interest rates won't help them. They bought Wealthsimple, but will that pay off? He's been holding his breath on POW for a long time and he's given up. POW is always on the wrong side of trends.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jun 12/18, Down 2%) He bought it when Desmarais died and expected his heirs to inject fresh ideas. The NAV is now far ahead of the stock price. Still owns it, getting a nice 5.75% dividend. There are small signs that management is trying to make investors happier, but falling rates is negative for all insurers like POW, he's disappointed that a catalyst hasn't pushed these assets to their full potential.
COMMENT
Both the Power companies have broken out of their trading range. PWF-T holds Investors Group and other investment management and insurance companies that are well positioned. The Lifecos under their management are being rolled under one name. This may bring a surge in investor interest. He looks to see which is selling at a larger discount to NAV -- right now favoring PWF-T.
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