Power of CanadaTSX:POW -1.04%61 PB Ratio is 3.92 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 1.80. 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 497 Insurance companies, Power of Canada ranks worse than 88.53% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-25), Power of Canada's share price is C$86.71. Power of Canada's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$22.11. Hence, Power of Canada's PB Ratio of today is 3.92.
Warning Sign:
Power Corporation of Canada stock PB Ratio (=4.03) is close to 10-year high of 4.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Power of Canada's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:POW'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66 Med: 1.8 Max: 4.03
Current: 3.92
During the past 13 years, Power of Canada's highest PB Ratio was 4.03. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 1.80.
TSX:POW's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 88.53% of 497
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.38
vs TSX:POW: 3.92
During the past 12 months, Power of Canada's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Power of Canada was 18.80% per year. The lowest was -16.30% per year. And the median was 8.05% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Power of Canada PB Ratio Related Terms
Power of Canada PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Power of Canada's PB 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.
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Power of Canada's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Power of Canada's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Power of Canada's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Power of Canada's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Power of Canada (TSX:POW) has a PB Ratio of 3.92 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Power of Canada and its competitors. This is 118% above median its historical median of 1.80. Over the past decade, Power of Canada's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 4.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #440 out of 497 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 88.5%.
Is Power of Canada's PB Ratio too high?
Power of Canada's current PB Ratio of 3.92 is 118% above median its 10-year median of 1.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 4.03. The Insurance industry median PB Ratio is 1.38. Power of Canada's value of 3.92 is 184.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #440 out of 497 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 PB Ratio compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Power of Canada ranks #440 out of 497 companies for PB Ratio. This places Power of Canada in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.38. Power of Canada's value of 3.92 is 184.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Power of Canada's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 4.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.80 vs. the industry median of 1.38, 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 PB Ratio for an Insurance company?
The median PB Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.38, based on 497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Power of Canada's current PB Ratio of 3.92 is 184.1% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Power of Canada and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Power of Canada's current PB Ratio is 3.92, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 1.80. 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 PB Ratio is 3.92, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 1.80 and 184.1% above the Insurance industry median of 1.38. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Power of Canada (TSX:POW), the current PB Ratio is 3.92 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:
PB Ratio: 3.92 (118% above median its 10-year median of 1.80)
GF Value™: C$61.64 vs. price of C$86.71 (40.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 184.1% above the Insurance median (#440 of 497)
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 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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