Ping An Insurance Company of China Ltd (HK:2318)
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2318 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$60.60
-HK$0.25(-0.58%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
HK$60.60
-HK$0.25(-0.58%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$45.70 - HK$74.70
Previous CloseN/A
Volume24.48M
Average Volume (3M)41.58M
Market Cap
HK$1.08T
Enterprise ValueHK$1.02T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$983.50B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$1.34T
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.4
Beta1.34
Next Earnings
Sep 01, 2026EPS Estimate
4.93Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.25%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.57
Shares Outstanding7,447,577,000
10 Day Avg. Volume42,817,767
30 Day Avg. Volume41,581,731
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio6.42
Price to Book (P/B)1.06
Price to Sales (P/S)1.14
P/FCF Ratio1.62
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
HK$82.79Price Target Upside36.62% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)8.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$1.08T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Integrated Financial PlatformPing An's multi‑pillar business (life, P&C, banking, asset management) creates durable diversification and cross‑sell advantages. Shared distribution and digital channels lower customer acquisition costs, stabilise revenues across cycles and support long‑term fee and interest income growth.
Strong Cash GenerationNear‑parity of free cash flow and net income indicates high earnings quality and real cash conversion. Persistent strong FCF supports reinvestment, regulatory capital needs, dividend capacity and buffers the business against underwriting or market shocks over the medium term.
Improving Leverage & Healthy ROEMaterial de‑leveraging reduces financial risk and improves capital flexibility. A stable ~13% ROE shows the group can generate attractive returns on equity, supporting organic growth and capital allocation even as regulatory or market conditions evolve.
Bears Say
High Absolute DebtDespite improving ratios, the very large absolute debt stock increases sensitivity to interest rates and funding conditions. In adverse market or regulatory scenarios this could constrain capital actions, require higher provisions, or raise refinancing risk over the medium term.
Cash Flow VolatilityMaterial swings in FCF reduce predictability for capital allocation and dividends. Given insurance investment dependency, volatile cash generation raises the risk that underwriting, market returns or asset realisations materially affect available capital and strategic investments.
Margin Compression & Uneven RevenueDeclining margins and inconsistent revenue trends signal pressure on underwriting profitability or investment returns. If persistent, this erodes earnings resilience, limits reinvestment capacity and could necessitate pricing, product or expense adjustments that weigh on medium‑term returns.
Ping An Insurance Company of China News
2318 FAQ
What was Ping An Insurance Company of China Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ping An Insurance Company of China Ltd lowest stock price was HK$45.70 and its highest was HK$74.70 in the past 12 months.
What is Ping An Insurance Company of China Ltd’s market cap?
Ping An Insurance Company of China Ltd’s market cap is HK$1.08T.
When is Ping An Insurance Company of China Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ping An Insurance Company of China Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 01, 2026 which is in 82 days.
How were Ping An Insurance Company of China Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Ping An Insurance Company of China Ltd released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported HK$1.446 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by HK$1.446.
Is Ping An Insurance Company of China Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ping An Insurance Company of China Ltd’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ping An Insurance Company of China Ltd pay dividends?
Ping An Insurance Company of China Ltd pays a Quarterly dividend of HK$2.024 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.25%. See more information on Ping An Insurance Company of China Ltd dividends here
What is Ping An Insurance Company of China Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Ping An Insurance Company of China Ltd’s EPS estimate is 4.93.
How many shares outstanding does Ping An Insurance Company of China Ltd have?
Ping An Insurance Company of China Ltd has 7,447,577,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ping An Insurance Company of China Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ping An Insurance Company of China Ltd reported an EPS of HK$1.446 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.397%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ping An Insurance Company of China Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:2318
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Company Description
Ping An Insurance Company of China Ltd
Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. operates as a comprehensive financial services provider, delivering a wide array of offerings across insurance, banking, asset management, alongside its innovative fintech and healthtech divisions throughout the People's Republic of China. Its Life and Health Insurance segment caters to both individual clients and corporate entities with a diverse portfolio of life and health coverage, including term, whole-life, endowment, annuity, investment-linked, and universal life policies, as well as dedicated health and medical plans. The Property and Casualty Insurance division furnishes auto, non-auto, and accident and health coverage to a similar customer base of individuals and businesses. Within its Banking unit, the company manages lending and financial intermediation activities for corporate and retail clients, additionally providing wealth management solutions and credit card products to individual customers. The Trust segment specializes in trust administration and various investment endeavors. Ping An's Securities arm delivers brokerage, trading, investment banking, and comprehensive asset management services, while its Other Asset Management segment focuses on investment oversight, financial leasing, and other diversified asset management functions. The Technology division harnesses internet platforms to deliver both financial and everyday lifestyle services, including specialized platforms for financial transactions and healthcare provisions. Beyond these core areas, Ping An extends its operations into a multitude of ancillary services. These encompass IT and business process outsourcing, various real estate ventures, futures brokerage, a range of advisory and consulting roles (financial, management, project investment), and numerous agency services (property, insurance, currency brokerage, fund raising and distribution). Furthermore, the company engages in factoring, equity investment, financing guarantees, logistics, e-commerce, credit information, and private equity financing. Its diverse portfolio even includes infrastructure management, such as operating an expressway, and the production and sale of consumer chemicals. Established in 1988, its headquarters are located in Shenzhen, China.
2318 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
HK$82.79
▲(36.62% Upside)
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