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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$50.00 - HK$74.70
Previous CloseN/A
Volume24.48M
Average Volume (3M)41.58M
Market Cap
HK$1.03T
Enterprise ValueHK$3.17M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$983.50B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$1.34T
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.2
Beta1.33
Next Earnings
Aug 21, 2026EPS Estimate
4.94Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.48%
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$81.43Price Target Upside34.38% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)8.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$1.09T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationSustained high operating and free cash flow (TTM ~405B/397B) indicates durable cash conversion and earnings quality. This supports reserve funding, reinvestment into distribution and products, and flexibility for capital allocation over the next several quarters.
Integrated Distribution And Cross‑sellA diversified distribution footprint (agents, bancassurance, partnerships and direct channels) and integrated banking, insurance and asset management operations create structural cross‑sell advantages, lowering acquisition costs and increasing customer lifetime value over time.
Improving Leverage / De‑riskingMaterial improvement in debt-to-equity from ~2.61 to ~1.51 signals active de‑risking and better balance sheet management. Combined with a stable ROE near 13%, this enhances financial resilience and capacity to absorb shocks or invest for medium-term growth.
Bears Say
High Absolute Debt LoadA very large absolute debt stock (~1.34T) leaves the company exposed to interest rate and funding stress despite improving ratios. Large nominal liabilities raise refinancing and capital-structure risk if market or economic conditions deteriorate over the medium term.
Volatile Cash FlowsAlthough cash generation is strong in aggregate, the sharp FCF decline (~-22% TTM after an outsized 2025) reflects volatility. This variability complicates capital planning and raises the risk that investment, buybacks or dividends may be uneven over coming quarters.
Margin Compression And Uneven RevenueNet margin compression from ~14.1% to ~12.2% and an uneven revenue trajectory (including a sharp 2022 decline) show persistent underlying variability in underwriting, investment returns or pricing power. That trend may pressure sustainable profitability over the medium term.
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$50.00 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$1.03T.
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 Aug 21, 2026 which is in 30 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$1.448 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
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$2.011 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.48%. 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 4.94.
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$1.448 in its last earnings report, missing 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Ping An Insurance Company of China Stock Smart Score
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$81.43
▲(34.38% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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