Power Co. of Canada (PWCDF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Power Co. of Canada is a diversified international management and holding company founded in 1925 and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. Through its principal subsidiaries, the company builds long-term value by investing in and providing strategic oversight to companies operating primarily in the financial services sector. Power Co. maintains a long history of family ownership and stewardship, with former co-CEOs Paul Desmarais Jr. and André Desmarais playing key roles in its development over recent decades.

The company’s main areas of activity encompass life and health insurance, wealth and asset management, and retirement services. Its principal operating companies include Great-West Lifeco, which offers life insurance, accident and health insurance, retirement and investment services, and IGM Financial, a leading provider of wealth and asset management products in Canada. Power Co. also holds strategic interests in European financial services through its stake in Pargesa Holding, which in turn holds positions in several major European asset managers and insurers.

Power Co. operates across North America and Western Europe, with its subsidiaries serving millions of clients through a network of advisors and digital platforms. The company’s shared services model provides centralized support in areas such as risk management, finance and technology, allowing its operating businesses to focus on market-specific product development and client servicing. Leadership remains rooted in a governance structure that emphasizes sustainability, long-term growth and disciplined capital allocation, reflecting the firm’s century-long commitment to prudent financial stewardship.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $42.39 to $42.66
• 50-Day Range: $38.12 to $42.79
• 52-Week Range: $29.14 to $42.97
• Volume: 74,228 shs
• Average Volume: 77,021 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 15.67
• Dividend Yield: 2.72%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Power Co. of Canada Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Power Co. of Canada scored higher than 26% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Power Co. of Canada.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Power Co. of Canada is 15.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.32.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Power Co. of Canada is 15.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 1,773.83.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Power Co. of Canada has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 41, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Power Co. of Canada has recently decreased by 36.95%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

Power Co. of Canada is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.24%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Power Co. of Canada does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Power Co. of Canada is 42.62%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Power Co. of Canada has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 41, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Power Co. of Canada has recently decreased by 36.95%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.50

News Sentiment

Power Co. of Canada has a news sentiment score of 0.50. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.82 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Power Co. of Canada this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Power Co. of Canada insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

41.73% of the stock of Power Co. of Canada is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

PWCDF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PWCDF shares performed this year?

Power Co. of Canada's stock was trading at $31.20 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, PWCDF shares have increased by 36.7% and is now trading at $42.6470.

How do I buy shares of Power Co. of Canada?

Shares of PWCDF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Today: 9/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/10/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Financial Services
• Industry: Insurance - Life
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:PWCDF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.powercorporation.com
• Phone: (514) 286-7400
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 30,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 15.67
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A