PWCDF (Power of Canada) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


PWCDF Power Corporation of Canada PWCDF
57 GF Score
Price $60.95
GF Value $44.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Power of Canada Moat Score?

Power of Canada PWCDF +0.71% 57 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates PWCDF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 596 Insurance companies, Power of Canada ranks better than 94.97% on this metric.

Power of Canada has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Power of Canada has Narrow Moat: Power Corporation of Canada benefits from a strong brand and significant market share in financial services. It has durable cost advantages through economies of scale and a diversified portfolio. However, it lacks the network effects and regulatory barriers that would elevate it to a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Power of Canada might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Power of Canada  (OTCPK:PWCDF) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Power of Canada Moat Score Related Terms

PWCDF vs AFL, MET, PRU: Moat Score Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Power of Canada's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Power of Canada's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Power of Canada's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Power of Canada (PWCDF) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #30 out of 596 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Power of Canada's Moat Score too high?
Power of Canada's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #30 out of 596 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Moat Score compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #30 out of 596 companies for Moat Score. This places Power of Canada in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Insurance company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Power of Canada's current Moat Score is 6. 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 $44.35, compared to a current price of $60.95 — trading 37.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Power of Canada (PWCDF), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 26, 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 $60.95 is trading 37.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.35. GuruFocus considers Power of Canada to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PWCDF:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $44.35 vs. price of $60.95 (37.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 8 warning signs

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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