PWCDF (Power of Canada) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.53 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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 Dividend Payout Ratio?

Power of Canada PWCDF +0.71% 57 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.57. 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 335 Insurance companies, Power of Canada ranks worse than 74.03% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Power of Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.53.

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

PWCDF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36   Med: 0.57   Max: 0.64
Current: 0.6

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Power of Canada was 0.64. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.57.

PWCDF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
74.03% of 335 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 0.38 vs PWCDF: 0.60

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of Power of Canada is 2.98%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Power of Canada was 10.63%. The lowest was 2.63%. And the median was 4.97%.

Power of Canada's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.49.

During the past 12 months, Power of Canada's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Power of Canada was 33.20% per year. The lowest was -1.50% per year. And the median was 7.40% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Power of Canada (OTCPK:PWCDF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Power of Canada Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Power of Canada Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Power of Canada's Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Power of Canada Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.42 0.61 0.61 0.53 0.62

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
Dividend Payout 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 0.58 0.51 0.57 0.97 0.53

PWCDF vs AFL, MET, PRU: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Power of Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Power of Canada Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Power of Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.776/ 2.856
=0.62

Power of Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.487/ 0.926
=0.53

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.53 mean?
Power of Canada (PWCDF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.53 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Power of Canada and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Power of Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 0.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #248 out of 335 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is Power of Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Power of Canada's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.53 is near median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 0.64. The Insurance industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Power of Canada's value of 0.53 is 39.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #248 out of 335 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #248 out of 335 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Power of Canada in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Power of Canada's value of 0.53 is 39.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Power of Canada's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 0.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 0.38, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Insurance company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Insurance companies is 0.38, based on 335 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Power of Canada's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.53 is 39.5% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Power of Canada and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Power of Canada's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.57. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 39.5% above the Insurance industry median of 0.38. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Power of Canada (PWCDF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 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 $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:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.53 (near median its 10-year median of 0.57)
  • GF Value™: $44.35 vs. price of $60.95 (37.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.5% above the Insurance median (#248 of 335)

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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