CHL Stock Chart & Stats
€3.16
€0.06(1.78%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€3.16
€0.06(1.78%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€2.25 - €3.80
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)1.73K
Market Cap
€126.19B
Enterprise Value€967.83K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€154.50B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€223.84B
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.4
Beta0.68
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.38
Shares Outstanding7,441,175,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,090
30 Day Avg. Volume1,725
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
€4.10Price Target Upside29.74% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.61
Revenue Forecast (FY)€69.43B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Material Improvement In Revenue And MarginsThe recent improvement in revenue and profitability indicates stronger operating performance and potentially better earnings power. Sustained margins would strengthen internal capital generation, although the company’s historical revenue volatility means durability still requires monitoring.
Strong Operating And Free Cash Flow GenerationStrong conversion of reported earnings into operating and free cash flow supports policyholder obligations, investment capacity and financial flexibility. This cash-generation profile provides a durable foundation for funding growth without relying as heavily on external capital.
Large Equity Base And Historically Conservative LeverageA substantial equity base and historically restrained leverage provide resilience for a long-duration insurer exposed to claims and investment fluctuations. This capital cushion can support solvency and absorb stress, despite the more recent increase in debt.
Bears Say
Debt Increase Reduces Balance-sheet HeadroomThe sharp TTM rise in debt reduces the capital cushion available to absorb adverse claims, investment losses or weaker operating results. Higher leverage may also constrain strategic flexibility and increase the importance of maintaining strong recurring cash generation.
Historically Volatile Revenue PerformanceRevenue volatility makes it harder to assess the sustainability of the current growth rate and earnings recovery. For a life insurer, swings in product mix, demand and investment-related results can create uneven performance and complicate long-term planning.
TTM Free Cash Flow Momentum WeakenedA decline in TTM free cash flow suggests that cash conversion is weakening even as reported profitability improves. If sustained, this could reduce funds available for investment, dividends, debt reduction and meeting the capital needs of long-duration insurance liabilities.
China Life Insurance Co News
CHL 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 €2.25 and its highest was €3.80 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 €126.19B.
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 Oct 22, 2026 which is in 51 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 Aug 27, 2026. The company reported €0.611 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.593 by €0.018.
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 does not currently pay dividends.
What is China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H’s EPS estimate?
China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
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 €0.611 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.593. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.287%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:CHL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
China Life Insurance Co Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
€4.10 (29.74% Upside)
€4.10 (29.74% Upside)
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
55.34%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
17.16%
Trailing 12-Months
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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.
CHL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€4.10
▲(29.74% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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