China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H (HK:2628)
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China Life Insurance Co
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Rating:73Outperform
Price Target:
HK$28.00
▲(12.00% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/03/26
The score is supported primarily by strong financial performance (robust cash generation and conservative leverage) and a supportive valuation (low P/E with a solid dividend yield). These positives are partially offset by weak technicals, with the share price below key moving averages and negative momentum indicators.
Positive Factors
Consistent strong cash generation
China Life's very large and consistent operating cash flows, with free cash flow closely tracking earnings, provide durable internal funding for claims, reserve requirements, dividends and reinvestment. This reduces reliance on external financing and supports capital flexibility across cycles.
Negative Factors
Earnings and revenue volatility
Historical swings in profitability reflect sensitivity to underwriting experience, lapses and investment returns. Such volatility can strain capital, complicate reserve assumptions and make earnings less predictable, increasing execution risk for multi-year product profitability.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Consistent strong cash generation
China Life's very large and consistent operating cash flows, with free cash flow closely tracking earnings, provide durable internal funding for claims, reserve requirements, dividends and reinvestment. This reduces reliance on external financing and supports capital flexibility across cycles.
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China Life Insurance Co (2628) vs. iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (EWH)
Market Cap
HK$1.04T
Dividend Yield3.42%
Average Volume (3M)56.83M
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.5
Beta (1Y)1.49
Revenue Growth17.69%
EPS Growth126.41%
CountryHK
Employees98,689
SectorFinancial
Sector Strength70
IndustryInsurance - Life
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.21
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$34.87Price Target Upside39.49% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)4.51
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$622.91B
China Life Insurance Co Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
China Life Insurance Company Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a life insurance company in the People's Republic of China. The company operates in four segments: Life Insurance Business, Health Insurance Business, Accident Insur...
How the Company Makes Money
China Life generally makes money through (1) insurance underwriting and policy-related fees and (2) investment income generated from managing insurance funds.
1) Insurance underwriting (premium-based earnings)
- Premium income: The company collec...
China Life Insurance Co Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Oct 30, 2024
(Q3-2024)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 30, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call presented a strong financial performance with record-high premiums and net profit, coupled with significant growth in investment income and improved operational efficiency. However, concerns about volatility under new accounting standards and challenges in transitioning the product mix were also highlighted.Positive Updates
Record-High Gross Written Premiums
The company's gross written premiums reached RMB 600 billion, a record high, with a year-on-year increase of 5.1%.
Negative Updates
High Volatility Concerns
Concerns were raised about increased volatility in profitability and net assets under new accounting standards.
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Q3-2024 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record-High Gross Written Premiums
The company's gross written premiums reached RMB 600 billion, a record high, with a year-on-year increase of 5.1%.
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Company Guidance
During the earnings call for Q3 2024, the executives provided comprehensive guidance on the company's financial performance and strategic focus areas. The company reported gross written premiums of RMB 600 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 5.1%, with renewal premiums increasing by 7.5% to RMB 410.7 billion and first-year regular premiums rising by 6.8% to RMB 113.2 billion. The surrender rate decreased to 0.74%, enhancing operational quality. Investment income also saw a significant rise, with gross investment income reaching RMB 261.4 billion, up by 152%, and the net investment income at RMB 144.7 billion, an increase of 3.9%. The company's total assets amounted to RMB 6.48 trillion, reflecting an 11.7% growth. Additionally, the core solvency ratio stood at 154.58%, while the comprehensive solvency ratio was at 211.64%, both indicating robust financial health. The management emphasized their commitment to a customer-centric approach, focusing on diversified products and optimizing asset-liability management to ensure sustainable, high-quality growth.China Life Insurance Co Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
83
Very Positive
Cash Flow
86
Very Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 605.11B | 512.20B | 396.47B | 822.30B | 848.11B |
| Gross Profit | 603.33B | 510.40B | 394.74B | 66.12B | 85.99B |
| EBITDA | 186.52B | 120.24B | 57.00B | 33.84B | 60.88B |
| Net Income | 154.08B | 106.94B | 51.18B | 32.08B | 50.77B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 7.59T | 6.77T | 5.89T | 5.25T | 4.89T |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 143.32B | 86.52B | 2.41T | 1.87T | 1.49T |
| Total Debt | 36.79B | 49.27B | 48.97B | 49.34B | 55.86B |
| Total Liabilities | 6.98T | 6.25T | 5.42T | 4.81T | 4.40T |
| Stockholders Equity | 595.21B | 509.68B | 460.11B | 436.17B | 478.58B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 456.87B | 374.82B | 384.06B | 348.89B | 280.97B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 459.93B | 378.80B | 388.23B | 351.97B | 286.45B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -547.37B | -354.62B | -428.10B | -164.96B | -393.73B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 144.34B | -86.76B | 60.27B | -120.09B | 111.14B |
China Life Insurance Co Technical Analysis
Negative
25.00
Price Trends
30.74
Negative
29.52
Negative
25.61
Negative
Market Momentum
-1.65
Positive
33.59
Neutral
22.07
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For HK:2628, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 25 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 27.21, below the 50-day MA of 30.74, and below the 200-day MA of 25.61, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -1.65 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 33.59 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 22.07 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for HK:2628.
China Life Insurance Co Peers Comparison
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Sector (68)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | HK$1.04T | 4.51 | 31.07% | 3.42% | 17.69% | 126.41% | |
72 Outperform | HK$189.23B | 1.80 | 38.67% | 5.24% | 49.90% | 203.77% | |
71 Outperform | HK$389.47B | 9.89 | 18.91% | 3.28% | 15.08% | 23.13% | |
70 Outperform | HK$905.29B | 17.34 | 15.16% | 2.16% | 5.65% | 30.47% | |
70 Outperform | HK$75.91B | 2.48 | 29.19% | 1.81% | 23.64% | 36.32% | |
68 Neutral | $18.00B | 11.42 | 9.92% | 3.81% | 9.73% | 1.22% | |
65 Neutral | HK$1.14T | 139.89 | 14.77% | 4.25% | 10.20% | 19.74% |
* Financial Sector Average
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China Life Insurance Co Corporate Events
China Life Sets Clear Mandate for Nomination and Remuneration Committee to Bolster Governance
Mar 25, 2026
China Life Insurance Company Limited has detailed the scope and responsibilities of its Nomination and Remuneration Committee, a specialised board committee tasked with shaping the structure, size and composition of the board and senior management...
China Life Clarifies Mandate of Nomination and Remuneration Committee to Bolster Governance
Mar 25, 2026
China Life Insurance Company Limited has detailed the scope and responsibilities of its Nomination and Remuneration Committee, a specialized board committee tasked with overseeing board structure, director and senior management selection, performa...
China Life Insurance Proposes 2025 Final Dividend and Outlines Cross-Border Tax Treatment
Mar 25, 2026
China Life Insurance Company Limited has proposed a final ordinary dividend of RMB 0.618 per share for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, with shareholder approval scheduled for 25 June 2026 and payment expected on 20 August 2026. The divi...
China Life Insurance Posts Record 2025 Earnings and Expands Role in China’s Policy Priorities
Mar 25, 2026
China Life Insurance reported record results for 2025, the final year of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan, with total assets rising to RMB7.59 trillion and net assets up 16.7% to RMB608.39 billion, underscoring strengthened capital position and i...
China Life Updates Q4 2025 Solvency Disclosure Under Revised Regulatory Framework
Mar 25, 2026
China Life Insurance Company Limited has released its solvency quarterly report summary for the fourth quarter of 2025, prepared under China’s updated Solvency Regulatory Rules II and related notices issued by the National Financial Regulato...
China Life to Commit RMB2.8 Billion to New Connected Investment Partnership
Mar 25, 2026
China Life Insurance Company Limited plans to form an investment partnership with Fujian Government Investment, Fuzhou Jintou, Jinhong Zhiyuan and Fuzhou Herui, committing RMB2.8 billion of the total RMB4.0154 billion capital, with China Life Jins...
China Life Insurance Gains NFRA Approval for Employee Representative Director
Mar 19, 2026
China Life Insurance Company Limited announced that China’s National Financial Regulatory Administration has approved the qualification of Li Wei as an Employee Representative Director on its eighth board of directors. His term of service be...
China Life Sets Out Board Line-Up and Committee Roles
Mar 19, 2026
China Life Insurance Company Limited has announced the current composition of its board of directors, led by Chairman and Executive Director Cai Xiliang, and including executive, non-executive, independent non-executive, and an employee representa...
China Life to Webcast 2025 Results Briefing for Investors
Mar 17, 2026
China Life Insurance Company Limited will release its 2025 annual results on the Hong Kong stock exchange disclosure platform on 25 March 2026, followed by an online results briefing the next day. The briefing, led by Chairman Cai Xiliang, Preside...
China Life Insurance Sets March Board Meeting to Approve 2025 Results and Final Dividend
Mar 6, 2026
China Life Insurance Company Limited has scheduled a board meeting for 25 March 2026 to review and approve its audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025. The board will also consider a proposal for a final dividend and address ...
China Life to Forfeit Unclaimed 2019 Final Dividends After March 2026
Jan 28, 2026
China Life Insurance Company Limited has announced that any unclaimed portion of its 2019 final dividend of RMB0.73 per share (equivalent to HK$0.79954) will be forfeited and revert to the company if not claimed by 25 March 2026, in line with its ...
China Life Commits RMB4 Billion to New Connected Investment Partnership
Jan 23, 2026
China Life Insurance Company Limited plans to contribute RMB4 billion as a limited partner to a new RMB5.0515 billion investment partnership alongside Pudong Venture Capital, Guotou Leading and China Life Infrastructure, with Chuangzhi Herui actin...
China Life to Commit RMB8.5 Billion to Connected Investment Partnership
Jan 23, 2026
China Life Insurance Company Limited plans to form a RMB8.5 billion investment partnership with affiliated entity China Life Qiyuan, in which China Life will act as the limited partner contributing RMB8.4915 billion, while China Life Qiyuan will s...
China Life Insurance Clarifies Board Composition and Committee Roles
Jan 23, 2026
China Life Insurance Company Limited has published an updated list of its board of directors and clarified the roles and committee memberships of each board member. Chairman and executive director Cai Xiliang leads a board comprising executive, no...
China Life Insurance Reshapes Board Committees After Non-Executive Director Resigns
Jan 23, 2026
China Life Insurance Company Limited announced that non-executive director Wang Junhui has resigned from the board and from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, effective 22 January 2026, while remaining chairman of its subsidiary China Life...
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