PWCDF (Power of Canada) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.96 (As of Jul. 03, 2026) — 174% Above Median


PWCDF Power Corporation of Canada PWCDF
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Price $62.31
GF Value $44.56
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Power of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Power of Canada PWCDF -0.87% 57 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.96 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 174% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates PWCDF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Insurance companies, Power of Canada ranks better than 60.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-03), Power of Canada's current share price is $62.305. Power of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $64.69. Power of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.96.

The historical rank and industry rank for Power of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

PWCDF' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.35   Max: 0.99
Current: 0.96

During the past years, Power of Canada's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.99. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.35.

PWCDF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
60.87% of 414 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.195 vs PWCDF: 0.96

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Power of Canada's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.528. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $64.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Power of Canada  (OTCPK:PWCDF) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Power of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Power of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Power of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Power of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Power of Canada Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.40 0.32 0.38 0.47 0.80

Power of Canada Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.54 0.56 0.64 0.80 0.74

PWCDF vs AFL, MET, PRU: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Power of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Power of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Power of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Power of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Power of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=62.305/64.69
=0.96

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Power of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Power of Canada's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=7.528/132.2600*132.2600
=7.528

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2600.

Power of Canada Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 23.183 102.002 30.060
201609 23.850 101.765 30.997
201612 14.668 101.449 19.123
201703 22.169 102.634 28.568
201706 19.583 103.029 25.139
201709 19.955 103.345 25.538
201712 23.580 103.345 30.178
201803 18.013 105.004 22.689
201806 18.981 105.557 23.783
201809 21.330 105.636 26.706
201812 20.221 105.399 25.374
201903 28.649 106.979 35.419
201906 6.640 107.690 8.155
201909 27.354 107.611 33.620
201912 20.853 107.769 25.592
202003 14.486 107.927 17.752
202006 22.510 108.401 27.464
202009 16.409 108.164 20.064
202012 20.704 108.559 25.224
202103 14.289 110.298 17.134
202106 23.203 111.720 27.469
202109 21.461 112.905 25.140
202112 22.288 113.774 25.909
202203 -6.343 117.646 -7.131
202206 -8.621 120.806 -9.438
202209 -2.453 120.648 -2.689
202212 13.000 120.964 14.214
202303 11.344 122.702 12.228
202306 4.766 124.203 5.075
202309 4.522 125.230 4.776
202312 12.879 125.072 13.619
202403 6.952 126.258 7.283
202406 7.690 127.522 7.976
202409 19.424 127.285 20.183
202412 -2.639 127.364 -2.740
202503 10.064 129.181 10.304
202506 10.384 129.892 10.573
202509 14.584 130.290 14.805
202512 0.582 130.370 0.590
202603 7.528 132.260 7.528

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.96 mean?
Power of Canada (PWCDF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.96 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Power of Canada and its competitors. This is 174% above median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Power of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #162 out of 414 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is Power of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Power of Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.96 is 174% above median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.99. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.20. Power of Canada's value of 0.96 is 19.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #162 out of 414 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Power of Canada has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Power of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #162 out of 414 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Power of Canada in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.20. Power of Canada's value of 0.96 is 19.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Power of Canada's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 1.20, Power of Canada has consistently been below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.20, based on 414 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Power of Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.96 is 19.7% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Power of Canada and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Power of Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.96, which is 174% above median its own 10-year median of 0.35. 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 $44.56, compared to a current price of $62.31 — trading 39.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.96, which is 174% above median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 19.7% below the Insurance industry median of 1.20. Power of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Power of Canada (PWCDF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.96 as of Jul. 03, 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 $62.31 is trading 39.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.56. GuruFocus considers Power of Canada to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PWCDF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.96 (174% above median its 10-year median of 0.35)
  • GF Value™: $44.56 vs. price of $62.31 (39.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.7% below the Insurance median (#162 of 414)

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 of Canada Business Description

Address 751 Victoria Square, Montreal, QC, CAN, H2Y 2J3
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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