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Great-West LifecoFRA:GWS +0.28%54 EV-to-OCF is 20.89 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 216% above its 10-year median of 6.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:GWS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 504 Insurance companies, Great-West Lifeco ranks worse than 83.13% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Great-West Lifeco's Enterprise Value is €54,926 Mil.
Great-West Lifeco's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,629 Mil. Therefore, Great-West Lifeco's EV-to-OCF for today is 20.89.
The historical rank and industry rank for Great-West Lifeco's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GWS'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.14 Med: 6.61 Max: 34.26
Current: 20.92
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Great-West Lifeco was 34.26. The lowest was 3.14. And the median was 6.61.
FRA:GWS's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 83.13% of 504
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 6.465
vs FRA:GWS: 20.92
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Great-West Lifeco's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Great-West Lifeco's share price for today is €56.88.
Great-West Lifeco's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €3.013.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Great-West Lifeco EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Great-West Lifeco EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Great-West Lifeco's EV-to-OCF 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, Great-West Lifeco's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
Great-West Lifeco EV-to-OCF vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Great-West Lifeco's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Great-West Lifeco's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Great-West Lifeco's current Enterprise Value is €54,926 Mil.
Great-West Lifeco's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,629 Mil.
* 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.
Great-West Lifeco (FRA:GWS) has a EV-to-OCF of 20.89 as of Aug. 15, 2026. This is 216% above median its historical median of 6.61. Over the past decade, Great-West Lifeco's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 3.14 to 34.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Great-West Lifeco ranks #419 out of 504 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 83.1%.
Is Great-West Lifeco's EV-to-OCF too high?
Great-West Lifeco's current EV-to-OCF of 20.89 is 216% above median its 10-year median of 6.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.14 to a high of 34.26. The Insurance industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.47. Great-West Lifeco's value of 20.89 is 223.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Great-West Lifeco ranks #419 out of 504 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Great-West Lifeco has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Great-West Lifeco's EV-to-OCF compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Great-West Lifeco ranks #419 out of 504 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Great-West Lifeco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.47. Great-West Lifeco's value of 20.89 is 223.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Great-West Lifeco's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 3.14 to 34.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.61 vs. the industry median of 6.47, Great-West Lifeco 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 EV-to-OCF for an Insurance company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Insurance companies is 6.47, based on 504 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Great-West Lifeco's current EV-to-OCF of 20.89 is 223.1% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Great-West Lifeco's current EV-to-OCF is 20.89, which is 216% above median its own 10-year median of 6.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Great-West Lifeco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Great-West Lifeco (FRA:GWS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.31, compared to a current price of €56.88 — trading 65.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 20.89, which is 216% above median its 10-year median of 6.61 and 223.1% above the Insurance industry median of 6.47. Great-West Lifeco's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Great-West Lifeco (FRA:GWS), the current EV-to-OCF is 20.89 as of Aug. 15, 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 Great-West Lifeco (FRA:GWS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Great-West Lifeco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €56.88 is trading 65.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.31.
GuruFocus considers Great-West Lifeco to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GWS:
EV-to-OCF: 20.89 (216% above median its 10-year median of 6.61)
GF Value™: €34.31 vs. price of €56.88 (65.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 223.1% above the Insurance median (#419 of 504)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GWS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Great-West Lifeco is one of the Big Three Canadian life insurers. The firm's Canadian business contributed around 31% of its 2025 adjusted earnings. The firm generates a further 29% of adjusted earnings from the United States, attributable to its recordkeeping business, Empower, and its US life insurance business. Great-West Lifeco also offers various products across European markets with a strong presence in the UK and Ireland, which collectively accounted for 20% of adjusted earnings, while the firm's reinsurance business accounts for the remainder. Great-West Lifeco had around CAD 3.5 trillion of assets under administration across its business segments at the end of December 2025.
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