Power of CanadaPWCDF -0.01%57 Debt-to-Equity is 0.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates PWCDF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 407 Insurance companies, Power of Canada ranks worse than 90.91% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Power of Canada's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PWCDF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.78 Med: 0.94 Max: 1.29
Current: 0.87
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Power of Canada was 1.29. The lowest was 0.78. And the median was 0.94.
PWCDF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 90.91% of 407
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 0.2
vs PWCDF: 0.87
Power of Canada (OTCPK:PWCDF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Power of Canada Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Power of Canada Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Power of Canada's Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Power of Canada's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Power of Canada's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Power of Canada's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 (PWCDF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Power of Canada and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, Power of Canada's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.78 to 1.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #370 out of 407 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is Power of Canada's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Power of Canada's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 is near median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 1.29. The Insurance industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20. Power of Canada's value of 0.87 is 335% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #370 out of 407 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Debt-to-Equity compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #370 out of 407 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Power of Canada in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20. Power of Canada's value of 0.87 is 335% above this benchmark. Historically, Power of Canada's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.78 to 1.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 0.20, 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Insurance company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Insurance companies is 0.20, based on 407 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Power of Canada's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 is 335% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Power of Canada and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Power of Canada's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.94. 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 $45.42, compared to a current price of $64.14 — trading 41.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 335% above the Insurance industry median of 0.20. 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Power of Canada (PWCDF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87 as of Mar. 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 $64.14 is trading 41.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $45.42.
GuruFocus considers Power of Canada to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PWCDF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.87 (near median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: $45.42 vs. price of $64.14 (41.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 335% above the Insurance median (#370 of 407)
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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