Does the media prefer MFC or GWO?

In the previous week, Manulife Financial had 2 more articles in the media than Great-West Lifeco. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Manulife Financial and 4 mentions for Great-West Lifeco. Manulife Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.48 beat Great-West Lifeco's score of 0.30 indicating that Manulife Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Manulife Financial 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Great-West Lifeco 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media favor SLF or GWO?

In the previous week, Great-West Lifeco had 1 more articles in the media than Sun Life Financial. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Great-West Lifeco and 3 mentions for Sun Life Financial. Sun Life Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.40 beat Great-West Lifeco's score of 0.30 indicating that Sun Life Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Sun Life Financial 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Great-West Lifeco 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media prefer POW or GWO?

In the previous week, Great-West Lifeco had 1 more articles in the media than Power Co. of Canada. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Great-West Lifeco and 3 mentions for Power Co. of Canada. Power Co. of Canada's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Great-West Lifeco's score of 0.30 indicating that Power Co. of Canada is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Power Co. of Canada 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Great-West Lifeco 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has higher earnings and valuation, IAG or GWO?

Great-West Lifeco has higher revenue and earnings than iA Financial. iA Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Great-West Lifeco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio iA Financial C$10.50B 1.66 C$990.15M C$11.62 16.94 Great-West Lifeco C$38.61B 2.04 C$4.07B C$4.84 18.20

Does the media favor IAG or GWO?

In the previous week, Great-West Lifeco had 1 more articles in the media than iA Financial. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Great-West Lifeco and 3 mentions for iA Financial. iA Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Great-West Lifeco's score of 0.30 indicating that iA Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment iA Financial 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Great-West Lifeco 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Do analysts prefer ELF or GWO?

Great-West Lifeco has a consensus price target of C$93.27, indicating a potential upside of 5.87%. Given Great-West Lifeco's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Great-West Lifeco is more favorable than E-L Financial. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score E-L Financial 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Great-West Lifeco 0 Sell rating(s) 4 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.75

Which has higher valuation & earnings, ELF or GWO?

Great-West Lifeco has higher revenue and earnings than E-L Financial. E-L Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Great-West Lifeco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio E-L Financial C$3.93B 1.53 C$1.84B C$5.12 3.40 Great-West Lifeco C$38.61B 2.04 C$4.07B C$4.84 18.20

Does the media favor ELF or GWO?

In the previous week, Great-West Lifeco had 3 more articles in the media than E-L Financial. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Great-West Lifeco and 1 mentions for E-L Financial. E-L Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Great-West Lifeco's score of 0.30 indicating that E-L Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment E-L Financial 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Great-West Lifeco 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Great-West Lifeco (GWO) Competitors

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GWO vs. MFC, SLF, POW, IAG, and ELF

Should you buy Great-West Lifeco stock or one of its competitors? Great-West Lifeco's main competitors and comparable companies include Manulife Financial (MFC), Sun Life Financial (SLF), Power Co. of Canada (POW), iA Financial (IAG), and E-L Financial (ELF). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "life & health insurance" industry.

How does Great-West Lifeco compare to Manulife Financial?

Manulife Financial (TSE:MFC) and Great-West Lifeco (TSE:GWO) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

In the previous week, Manulife Financial had 2 more articles in the media than Great-West Lifeco. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Manulife Financial and 4 mentions for Great-West Lifeco. Manulife Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.48 beat Great-West Lifeco's score of 0.30 indicating that Manulife Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Manulife Financial	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Great-West Lifeco	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Manulife Financial presently has a consensus price target of C$66.00, suggesting a potential upside of 12.55%. Great-West Lifeco has a consensus price target of C$93.27, suggesting a potential upside of 5.87%. Given Manulife Financial's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Manulife Financial is more favorable than Great-West Lifeco.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Manulife Financial	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Great-West Lifeco	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Manulife Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Great-West Lifeco. Manulife Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Great-West Lifeco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Manulife Financial	C$57.48B	1.69	C$5.64B	C$3.69	15.89
Great-West Lifeco	C$38.61B	2.04	C$4.07B	C$4.84	18.20

Great-West Lifeco has a net margin of 12.49% compared to Manulife Financial's net margin of 11.62%. Great-West Lifeco's return on equity of 15.48% beat Manulife Financial's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Manulife Financial	11.62%	12.98%	0.55%
Great-West Lifeco	12.49%	15.48%	0.73%

Manulife Financial has a beta of 0.714483, meaning that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Great-West Lifeco has a beta of 0.676559, meaning that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

33.1% of Manulife Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.1% of Great-West Lifeco shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Manulife Financial shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 70.7% of Great-West Lifeco shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Manulife Financial pays an annual dividend of C$1.85 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Great-West Lifeco pays an annual dividend of C$2.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Manulife Financial pays out 50.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Great-West Lifeco pays out 52.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Manulife Financial is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Manulife Financial beats Great-West Lifeco on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Great-West Lifeco compare to Sun Life Financial?

Sun Life Financial (TSE:SLF) and Great-West Lifeco (TSE:GWO) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, risk and media sentiment.

Sun Life Financial pays an annual dividend of C$3.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Great-West Lifeco pays an annual dividend of C$2.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Sun Life Financial pays out 62.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Great-West Lifeco pays out 52.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

In the previous week, Great-West Lifeco had 1 more articles in the media than Sun Life Financial. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Great-West Lifeco and 3 mentions for Sun Life Financial. Sun Life Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.40 beat Great-West Lifeco's score of 0.30 indicating that Sun Life Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Sun Life Financial	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Great-West Lifeco	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Sun Life Financial has a beta of 0.795956, suggesting that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Great-West Lifeco has a beta of 0.676559, suggesting that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

Sun Life Financial presently has a consensus target price of C$116.00, indicating a potential upside of 7.42%. Great-West Lifeco has a consensus target price of C$93.27, indicating a potential upside of 5.87%. Given Sun Life Financial's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Sun Life Financial is more favorable than Great-West Lifeco.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Sun Life Financial	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Great-West Lifeco	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

33.1% of Sun Life Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.1% of Great-West Lifeco shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Sun Life Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 70.7% of Great-West Lifeco shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Great-West Lifeco has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Sun Life Financial. Great-West Lifeco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sun Life Financial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Sun Life Financial	C$40.60B	1.47	C$3.76B	C$5.90	18.30
Great-West Lifeco	C$38.61B	2.04	C$4.07B	C$4.84	18.20

Great-West Lifeco has a net margin of 12.49% compared to Sun Life Financial's net margin of 8.81%. Great-West Lifeco's return on equity of 15.48% beat Sun Life Financial's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Sun Life Financial	8.81%	13.89%	0.81%
Great-West Lifeco	12.49%	15.48%	0.73%

Summary

Sun Life Financial and Great-West Lifeco tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Great-West Lifeco compare to Power Co. of Canada?

Power Co. of Canada (TSE:POW) and Great-West Lifeco (TSE:GWO) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Great-West Lifeco had 1 more articles in the media than Power Co. of Canada. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Great-West Lifeco and 3 mentions for Power Co. of Canada. Power Co. of Canada's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Great-West Lifeco's score of 0.30 indicating that Power Co. of Canada is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Power Co. of Canada	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Great-West Lifeco	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Great-West Lifeco has a net margin of 12.49% compared to Power Co. of Canada's net margin of 7.72%. Great-West Lifeco's return on equity of 15.48% beat Power Co. of Canada's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Power Co. of Canada	7.72%	10.91%	0.47%
Great-West Lifeco	12.49%	15.48%	0.73%

Great-West Lifeco has higher revenue and earnings than Power Co. of Canada. Great-West Lifeco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Power Co. of Canada, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Power Co. of Canada	C$37.60B	1.52	C$2.24B	C$4.06	22.42
Great-West Lifeco	C$38.61B	2.04	C$4.07B	C$4.84	18.20

Power Co. of Canada pays an annual dividend of C$2.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Great-West Lifeco pays an annual dividend of C$2.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Power Co. of Canada pays out 63.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Great-West Lifeco pays out 52.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Great-West Lifeco is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

31.5% of Power Co. of Canada shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.1% of Great-West Lifeco shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.1% of Power Co. of Canada shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 70.7% of Great-West Lifeco shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Power Co. of Canada presently has a consensus price target of C$86.60, suggesting a potential downside of 4.86%. Great-West Lifeco has a consensus price target of C$93.27, suggesting a potential upside of 5.87%. Given Great-West Lifeco's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Great-West Lifeco is more favorable than Power Co. of Canada.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Power Co. of Canada	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
Great-West Lifeco	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Power Co. of Canada has a beta of 0.733919, suggesting that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Great-West Lifeco has a beta of 0.676559, suggesting that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Great-West Lifeco beats Power Co. of Canada on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Great-West Lifeco compare to iA Financial?

iA Financial (TSE:IAG) and Great-West Lifeco (TSE:GWO) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, dividends and risk.

Great-West Lifeco has a net margin of 12.49% compared to iA Financial's net margin of 8.29%. Great-West Lifeco's return on equity of 15.48% beat iA Financial's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
iA Financial	8.29%	13.70%	0.68%
Great-West Lifeco	12.49%	15.48%	0.73%

Great-West Lifeco has higher revenue and earnings than iA Financial. iA Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Great-West Lifeco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
iA Financial	C$10.50B	1.66	C$990.15M	C$11.62	16.94
Great-West Lifeco	C$38.61B	2.04	C$4.07B	C$4.84	18.20

iA Financial has a beta of 0.916467, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Great-West Lifeco has a beta of 0.676559, suggesting that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

iA Financial currently has a consensus target price of C$213.61, indicating a potential upside of 8.55%. Great-West Lifeco has a consensus target price of C$93.27, indicating a potential upside of 5.87%. Given iA Financial's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe iA Financial is more favorable than Great-West Lifeco.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
iA Financial	0 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.11
Great-West Lifeco	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

In the previous week, Great-West Lifeco had 1 more articles in the media than iA Financial. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Great-West Lifeco and 3 mentions for iA Financial. iA Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat Great-West Lifeco's score of 0.30 indicating that iA Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
iA Financial	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Great-West Lifeco	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

iA Financial pays an annual dividend of C$4.07 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Great-West Lifeco pays an annual dividend of C$2.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. iA Financial pays out 35.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Great-West Lifeco pays out 52.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

37.4% of iA Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.1% of Great-West Lifeco shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of iA Financial shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 70.7% of Great-West Lifeco shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Great-West Lifeco beats iA Financial on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Great-West Lifeco compare to E-L Financial?

E-L Financial (TSE:ELF) and Great-West Lifeco (TSE:GWO) are both finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

E-L Financial pays an annual dividend of C$0.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Great-West Lifeco pays an annual dividend of C$2.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. E-L Financial pays out 3.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Great-West Lifeco pays out 52.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

3.8% of E-L Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.1% of Great-West Lifeco shares are owned by institutional investors. 57.8% of E-L Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 70.7% of Great-West Lifeco shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Great-West Lifeco had 3 more articles in the media than E-L Financial. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Great-West Lifeco and 1 mentions for E-L Financial. E-L Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Great-West Lifeco's score of 0.30 indicating that E-L Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
E-L Financial	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Great-West Lifeco	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Great-West Lifeco has higher revenue and earnings than E-L Financial. E-L Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Great-West Lifeco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
E-L Financial	C$3.93B	1.53	C$1.84B	C$5.12	3.40
Great-West Lifeco	C$38.61B	2.04	C$4.07B	C$4.84	18.20

Great-West Lifeco has a consensus price target of C$93.27, indicating a potential upside of 5.87%. Given Great-West Lifeco's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Great-West Lifeco is more favorable than E-L Financial.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
E-L Financial	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Great-West Lifeco	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

E-L Financial has a beta of 1.374387, meaning that its share price is 37% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Great-West Lifeco has a beta of 0.676559, meaning that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

E-L Financial has a net margin of 46.58% compared to Great-West Lifeco's net margin of 12.49%. E-L Financial's return on equity of 19.94% beat Great-West Lifeco's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
E-L Financial	46.58%	19.94%	4.52%
Great-West Lifeco	12.49%	15.48%	0.73%

Summary

Great-West Lifeco beats E-L Financial on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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GWO vs. The Competition

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Metric	Great-West Lifeco	Insurance Industry	Finance Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$78.87B	C$19.22B	C$13.86B	C$12.43B
Dividend Yield	2.90%	3.29%	5.88%	6.20%
P/E Ratio	18.20	15.71	29.49	39.77
Price / Sales	2.04	30.81	521.61	10.05
Price / Cash	0.21	12.40	37.73	82.29
Price / Book	2.28	2.06	2.15	4.78
Net Income	C$4.07B	C$1.80B	C$1.31B	C$299.09M
7 Day Performance	-3.75%	-0.72%	-0.86%	0.27%
1 Month Performance	-3.96%	2.07%	1.20%	5.47%
1 Year Performance	60.12%	9.95%	11.35%	37.13%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
GWO Great-West Lifeco	2.8068 of 5 stars	C$88.10 -1.8%	C$93.27 +5.9%	+64.5%	C$78.87B	C$38.61B	18.20	33,500	News Coverage
MFC Manulife Financial	4.0782 of 5 stars	C$61.52 0.0%	C$66.00 +7.3%	+42.5%	C$102.08B	C$57.48B	16.67	40,000	Dividend Announcement Insider Trade
SLF Sun Life Financial	2.4736 of 5 stars	C$114.69 -0.5%	C$116.00 +1.1%	+35.8%	C$63.51B	C$40.60B	19.44	29,200	Dividend Announcement
POW Power Co. of Canada	2.5241 of 5 stars	C$95.78 +0.4%	C$86.60 -9.6%	+61.0%	C$60.12B	C$37.60B	23.59	2	News Coverage
IAG iA Financial	2.7981 of 5 stars	C$212.18 0.0%	C$213.61 +0.7%	+36.9%	C$18.75B	C$10.50B	19.65	5,360

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Great-West Lifeco (GWO) Competitors

GWO vs. MFC, SLF, POW, IAG, and ELF

How does Great-West Lifeco compare to Manulife Financial?

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How does Great-West Lifeco compare to Sun Life Financial?

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How does Great-West Lifeco compare to Power Co. of Canada?

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How does Great-West Lifeco compare to iA Financial?

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How does Great-West Lifeco compare to E-L Financial?

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Great-West Lifeco (GWO) Competitors

GWO vs. MFC, SLF, POW, IAG, and ELF

How does Great-West Lifeco compare to Manulife Financial?

Does the media prefer MFC or GWO?

Do analysts rate MFC or GWO?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, MFC or GWO?

Is MFC or GWO more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, MFC or GWO?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in MFC or GWO?

Is MFC or GWO a better dividend stock?

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How does Great-West Lifeco compare to Sun Life Financial?

Is SLF or GWO a better dividend stock?

Does the media favor SLF or GWO?

Which has more volatility and risk, SLF or GWO?

Do analysts rate SLF or GWO?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in SLF or GWO?

Which has better valuation and earnings, SLF or GWO?

Is SLF or GWO more profitable?

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How does Great-West Lifeco compare to Power Co. of Canada?

Does the media prefer POW or GWO?

Is POW or GWO more profitable?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, POW or GWO?

Is POW or GWO a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in POW or GWO?

Do analysts recommend POW or GWO?

Which has more volatility and risk, POW or GWO?

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How does Great-West Lifeco compare to iA Financial?

Is IAG or GWO more profitable?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, IAG or GWO?

Which has more volatility and risk, IAG or GWO?

Do analysts rate IAG or GWO?

Does the media favor IAG or GWO?

Is IAG or GWO a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in IAG or GWO?

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How does Great-West Lifeco compare to E-L Financial?

Is ELF or GWO a better dividend stock?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in ELF or GWO?

Does the media favor ELF or GWO?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, ELF or GWO?

Do analysts prefer ELF or GWO?

Which has more risk & volatility, ELF or GWO?

Is ELF or GWO more profitable?

Summary

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Media Sentiment Over Time

GWO vs. The Competition

Great-West Lifeco Competitors List

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