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€2.50 - €3.80
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)626.00
Market Cap
€115.83B
Enterprise Value€967.83B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€154.50B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€223.84B
Price to Earnings (P/E)3.9
Beta0.64
Next Earnings
Oct 31, 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. Volume1,487
30 Day Avg. Volume626
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
€4.18Price Target Upside32.20% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.61
Revenue Forecast (FY)€72.37B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving ProfitabilityMaterial improvement in revenue and profitability indicates stronger current operating performance and could support earnings over the next several quarters. Higher margins also provide more capacity to absorb expenses, invest in distribution, and retain capital, although continued execution is needed to establish durability.
Strong Cash ConversionClose alignment between free cash flow and net income suggests reported profits are converting into usable cash rather than relying primarily on accounting gains. This supports policyholder obligations, investment in growth, capital resilience, and shareholder distributions over the medium term.
Large Equity BaseA substantial equity base and historically low debt relative to equity provide a foundation for absorbing insurance and investment variability. This financial base can support regulatory capital needs and strategic flexibility, even though the recent increase in debt reduces some of that earlier cushion.
Bears Say
Higher LeverageThe recent debt step-up weakens the balance sheet compared with the company’s historically conservative leverage profile. Higher obligations can reduce financial flexibility, increase sensitivity to investment or underwriting setbacks, and leave less headroom for future capital deployment or adverse operating conditions.
Weaker Cash-flow MomentumA decline in trailing free cash flow despite strong profitability raises questions about how consistently earnings will translate into cash in the near term. If sustained, weaker cash generation could constrain capital flexibility and reduce the buffer available for policyholder commitments and other uses.
Revenue VolatilityThe sharp prior contraction shows that reported revenue can vary materially across the cycle rather than progressing smoothly. That volatility makes current growth harder to underwrite as a durable trend, complicates planning, and can pressure margins and capital generation if weaker periods recur.
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 €2.50 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 €115.83B.
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 31, 2026 which is in 5 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 €0.635 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.616 by €0.019.
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 €0.635 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.616. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.291%.
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
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
€4.18 (32.20% Upside)
€4.18 (32.20% Upside)
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-3.94%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
39.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
17.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
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
€4.18
▲(32.20% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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