Power of Canada (TSX:POW) Beneish M-Score: -2.38 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


TSX:POW Power Corporation of Canada TSX:POW
61 GF Score
Price C$86.71
GF Value C$61.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Power of Canada Beneish M-Score?

Power of Canada TSX:POW -1.04% 61 Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:POW with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of C$61.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Insurance companies, Power of Canada ranks worse than 65.99% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.38 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Power of Canada's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:POW' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.92   Med: -2.41   Max: -0.07
Current: -2.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Power of Canada was -0.07. The lowest was -3.92. And the median was -2.41.

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Power of Canada Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Power of Canada for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 0.9841+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0003+0.892 * 1.1419+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.003404-0.327 * 0.9825
=-2.38

* 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.

This Year (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was C$8,056 Mil.
Revenue was C$37,649 Mil.
Gross Profit was C$37,649 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$0 Mil.
Total Assets was C$925,735 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$6,544 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$21,082 Mil.
Net Income was C$2,627 Mil.
Gross Profit was C$998 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was C$4,780 Mil.
 Total Receivables was C$7,169 Mil.
Revenue was C$32,971 Mil.
Gross Profit was C$32,971 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$0 Mil.
Total Assets was C$851,359 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$6,269 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$19,734 Mil.

1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(8056 / 37649) / (7169 / 32971)
=0.213976 / 0.217434
=0.9841

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(32971 / 32971) / (37649 / 37649)
=1 / 1
=1

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (0 + 6544) / 925735) / (1 - (0 + 6269) / 851359)
=0.992931 / 0.992636
=1.0003

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=37649 / 32971
=1.1419

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(0 / (0 + 6269)) / (0 / (0 + 6544))
=0 / 0
=1

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(0 / 37649) / (0 / 32971)
=0 / 0
=1

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((21082 + 0) / 925735) / ((19734 + 0) / 851359)
=0.022773 / 0.023179
=0.9825

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(2627 - 998 - 4780) / 925735
=-0.003404

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Power of Canada has a M-score of -2.38 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 mean?
Power of Canada (TSX:POW) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Power of Canada and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #262 out of 397 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Power of Canada's Beneish M-Score too high?
Power of Canada's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Based on the distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #262 out of 397 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Power of Canada has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Power of Canada's Beneish M-Score compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #262 out of 397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Power of Canada in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for an Insurance company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Beneish M-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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Power of Canada and its competitors. Power of Canada's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. 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 (TSX:POW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$61.64, compared to a current price of C$86.71 — trading 40.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Power of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Power of Canada (TSX:POW), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jun. 25, 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 (TSX:POW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power of Canada stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$86.71 is trading 40.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$61.64. GuruFocus considers Power of Canada to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:POW:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.38
  • GF Value™: C$61.64 vs. price of C$86.71 (40.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:POW 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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