China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H (HK:2628)
:2628
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2628 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$27.74
-HK$0.14(-1.01%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
HK$27.74
-HK$0.14(-1.01%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$17.08 - HK$36.16
Previous CloseN/A
Volume18.44M
Average Volume (3M)56.83M
Market Cap
HK$1.04T
Enterprise ValueHK$1.09T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$137.69B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$36.92B
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.8
Beta1.48
Next Earnings
Aug 26, 2026EPS Estimate
1.57Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.42%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.63
Shares Outstanding7,441,175,000
10 Day Avg. Volume70,792,378
30 Day Avg. Volume56,825,661
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.10
Price to Book (P/B)1.17
Price to Sales (P/S)1.15
P/FCF Ratio1.52
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
HK$35.56Price Target Upside28.17% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)4.67
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$615.62B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationFree cash flow closely tracks net income (~0.98–1.00x) and remains consistently positive, providing durable internal funding. That cash conversion supports dividends, reinvestment in distribution, reserve management and cushions underwriting volatility over a multi‑month horizon.
Improved Profitability / ROEA sustained lift in ROE reflects structurally stronger underwriting and/or investment returns and better capital efficiency. Higher ROE increases long‑run capacity to generate shareholder returns and retain earnings to support growth and regulatory capital needs.
Conservative Historical Balance SheetHistorically low leverage and a growing asset base provide resilience to underwriting losses or market shocks, enabling the company to meet long‑duration liabilities and maintain distribution networks without immediately needing external capital in most stress scenarios.
Bears Say
Revenue VolatilityMaterial swings in revenue reduce predictability of future embedded margins and cash flows from new business. For a life insurer, volatile premium flows complicate product pricing, reserve planning and capital allocation, increasing execution risk over the medium term.
Higher Recent LeverageA sharp increase in reported leverage reduces financial flexibility and raises exposure to funding and interest‑rate risk. Elevated debt levels can constrain capital returns, increase borrowing costs and limit the firm's ability to absorb future underwriting or market stress.
Investment/market SensitivityReliance on investment returns to exceed guarantees and fund benefits creates structural exposure to interest rates, credit spreads and equity markets. Adverse market moves or regulatory changes to reserving can quickly compress margins and capital, making earnings cyclically sensitive.
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2628 FAQ
What was China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H’s price range in the past 12 months?
China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H lowest stock price was HK$17.08 and its highest was HK$36.16 in the past 12 months.
What is China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H’s market cap?
China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H’s market cap is HK$1.04T.
When is China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H’s upcoming earnings report date?
China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 26, 2026 which is in 76 days.
How were China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H’s earnings last quarter?
China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported HK$0.693 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by HK$0.693.
Is China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H pay dividends?
China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H pays a Quarterly dividend of HK$0.795 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.42%. See more information on China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H dividends here
What is China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H’s EPS estimate?
China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H’s EPS estimate is 1.57.
How many shares outstanding does China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H have?
China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H has 7,441,175,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H’s price movement after its last earnings report?
China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H reported an EPS of HK$0.693 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.142%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:2628
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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China Life Insurance Co Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
55.34%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
31.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.80%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H
Operating across the People's Republic of China, China Life Insurance Company Limited, supported by its various subsidiaries, serves as a prominent provider of life insurance services. The company structures its extensive operations into four principal divisions: Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Accident Insurance, and a category for Other Businesses. It offers a wide array of protective insurance products, which include critical illness coverage, annuity schemes, specialized policies targeting children, women, and pension planning, in addition to general security, life, medical, and accident safeguards. The firm's origins trace back to 1949, and its central office is situated in Beijing, PRC. Ultimately, China Life Insurance Company Limited is an integral part of the China Life Insurance (Group) Company Limited, operating as one of its subsidiaries.
2628 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
HK$35.56
▲(28.17% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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