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Power of CanadaPWCDF -0.45%55 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.50% as of Jun. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 8.05. GuruFocus rates PWCDF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 480 Insurance companies, Power of Canada ranks better than 50.21% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Power of Canada's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -4.20% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Power of Canada was 18.80% per year. The lowest was -16.30% per year. And the median was 8.05% per year.
Power of Canada (OTCPK:PWCDF) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Power of Canada 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
PWCDF vs AFL, MET, PRU: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Power of Canada's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Power of Canada 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Power of Canada's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Power of Canada's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Power of Canada 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 8.50% mean?
Power of Canada (PWCDF) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 8.50% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Power of Canada and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #239 out of 480 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is Power of Canada's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Power of Canada's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 8.50% is near median its 10-year median of 8.05. The Insurance industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.40. Power of Canada's value of 8.50% is 1.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #239 out of 480 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Power of Canada has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Power of Canada's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #239 out of 480 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Power of Canada in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.40. Power of Canada's value of 8.50% is 1.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.05 vs. the industry median of 8.40, Power of Canada has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for an Insurance company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Insurance companies is 8.40, based on 480 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Power of Canada's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 8.50% is 1.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Power of Canada and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Power of Canada's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.50%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Power of Canada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power of Canada (PWCDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $45.52, compared to a current price of $67.39 — trading 48% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.50%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.05 and 1.2% above the Insurance industry median of 8.40. Power of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Power of Canada (PWCDF), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.50% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Power of Canada (PWCDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power of Canada stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $67.39 is trading 48% above its estimated GF Value™ of $45.52.
GuruFocus considers Power of Canada to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PWCDF:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 8.50% (near median its 10-year median of 8.05)
GF Value™: $45.52 vs. price of $67.39 (48% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.2% above the Insurance median (#239 of 480)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PWCDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Power Corp. of Canada is a holding company with controlling interests in Great-West Lifeco (one of the big three Canadian life insurers), IGM Financial (Canada's largest nonbank asset manager), and other alternative asset management platforms (Sagard and Power Sustainable). The company also has minority interests in Groupe Bruxelles Lambert, a holding company with interests in European firms.
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