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China Life Insurance Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:LFC)

Notice: This company has been marked as potentially delisted and may not be actively trading.
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Today's Range
N/A
50-Day Range
$6.96
▼
$8.70
52-Week Range
N/A
Volume
103,686 shs
Average Volume
800,149 shs
Market Capitalization
$39.85 billion
P/E Ratio
5.03
Dividend Yield
5.96%
Price Target
N/A

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About China Life Insurance Stock (NYSE:LFC)

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 Insurance Business, and Other Businesses. It offers critical illness protection, annuity, children/women/pension, security, life, medical, and accident protection insurance products. The company was founded in 1949 and is based in Beijing, the People's Republic of China. China Life Insurance Company Limited is a subsidiary of China Life Insurance (Group) Company Limited.


LFC Stock News Headlines

November 13, 2023 | benzinga.com
China Life Insurance Company Limited Intends to Deregister and Terminate Its Reporting Obligations Under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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FTSE China Life Insurance USD (FTWICHN303010U)
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August 11, 2023 | thestreet.com
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July 6, 2023 | msn.com
Elon Musk praises China's AI developments at state-backed conference sponsored by US-sanctioned companies
June 30, 2023 | marketwatch.com
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Travel Insurance: USA To China Trip
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March 30, 2023 | reuters.com
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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
10/28/2021
Today
11/29/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Life Insurance
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Finance
Current Symbol
NYSE:LFC
CUSIP
N/A
CIK
1268896
Web
www.e-chinalife.com
Phone
86-10-6363-3333
Fax
86-10-6657-5112
Employees
1,613,000
Year Founded
1931

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
N/A
Trailing P/E Ratio
5.03
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
0.69
Net Income
N/A
Net Margins
N/A
Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
N/A
Return on Assets
N/A

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.11
Current Ratio
7.39
Quick Ratio
8.91

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$127.86 billion
Price / Sales
0.00
Cash Flow
N/A
Price / Cash Flow
4.58
Book Value
$13.34 per share
Price / Book
N/A

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
5,652,940,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
$39.85 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.64

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Key Executives

  • Ms. Xiumei Huang (Age 55)
    CFO, VP & Exec. Director
    Comp: $216.31k
  • Ms. Hong Yang (Age 55)
    VP, Operating Director & GM of the Operation Service Center
    Comp: $216.06k
  • Ms. Di Zhang (Age 54)
    Assistant to the Pres & Chief Investment Officer
  • Mr. Ruan Qi (Age 56)
    VP
    Comp: $216k
  • Mr. Chongmiao Xu (Age 53)
    Compliance Officer, GM of the Legal & Compliance Department and Legal Officer
    Comp: $134.79k
  • Mr. Zhong Zhan (Age 54)
    VP, Marketing Director & GM of Individual Insurance Division
    Comp: $216k
  • Mr. Guodong Zhao (Age 55)
    Assistant to the Pres
    Comp: $128.69k
  • Mr. Mingguang Li (Age 53)
    Chief Actuary, VP, Board Sec. & Exec. Director
    Comp: $218.97k
  • Mr. Yuejin Liu (Age 55)
    Assistant to the Pres
    Comp: $63.79k
  • Dr. Tao Bai Ph.D. (Age 59)
    Exec. Chairman

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Should I Buy China Life Insurance Stock? LFC Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of China Life Insurance was last updated on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 9:36 AM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in China Life Insurance Company Limited:

  • China Life Insurance Company Limited is a leading life insurance company in the People's Republic of China, operating in various segments including life insurance, health insurance, accident insurance, and other businesses. This diversification allows the company to capture multiple revenue streams and mitigate risks.
  • The company offers a wide range of insurance products, including critical illness protection, annuity, children/women/pension, security, life, medical, and accident protection insurance. This product diversity caters to different customer needs and provides potential for revenue growth.
  • China Life Insurance Company Limited is a subsidiary of China Life Insurance (Group) Company Limited, which is a well-established and reputable company in the insurance industry. This affiliation adds credibility and stability to the company's operations.
  • The recent partnership between Huize and Hongkang Life Insurance to launch the customized whole life insurance product "Jin Man Yi Zu No.3" demonstrates the company's commitment to innovation and meeting customer demands. This product launch could potentially attract new customers and drive revenue growth.
  • Investors may find the current stock price of China Life Insurance Company Limited attractive, considering recent developments and the company's potential for growth in the Chinese insurance market.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in China Life Insurance Company Limited for these reasons:

  • The Chinese insurance market is highly competitive, with numerous players vying for market share. This intense competition could potentially impact China Life Insurance Company Limited's profitability and market position.
  • The regulatory environment in the People's Republic of China can be complex and subject to changes. Investors should closely monitor any regulatory developments that could impact the operations and profitability of China Life Insurance Company Limited.
  • As with any investment in the insurance industry, there are inherent risks associated with underwriting policies and managing claims. Investors should carefully assess the company's risk management practices and financial stability before making investment decisions.
  • The impact of economic conditions and market fluctuations on the insurance industry cannot be ignored. Investors should consider the potential effects of economic downturns or market volatility on China Life Insurance Company Limited's financial performance.
  • Investors should also be aware of any potential reputational risks that could arise from the company's operations or any negative publicity related to the insurance industry in general. Such risks could impact customer trust and the company's long-term prospects.














LFC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How were China Life Insurance's earnings last quarter?

China Life Insurance Company Limited (NYSE:LFC) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October, 28th. The financial services provider reported $0.21 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.53 by $0.32. The financial services provider had revenue of $34.40 billion for the quarter.

Is China Life Insurance a good dividend stock?

China Life Insurance (NYSE:LFC) pays an annual dividend of $0.42 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.96%. LFC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.
Read our dividend analysis for LFC.

When did China Life Insurance's stock split?

China Life Insurance's stock split before market open on Wednesday, May 27th 2015. The 3-1 split was announced on Monday, May 11th 2015. The newly minted shares were distributed to shareholders after the closing bell on Tuesday, May 26th 2015. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 300 shares after the split.

What is Yang Mingsheng's approval rating as China Life Insurance's CEO?

12 employees have rated China Life Insurance Chief Executive Officer Yang Mingsheng on Glassdoor.com. Yang Mingsheng has an approval rating of 57% among the company's employees. This puts Yang Mingsheng in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of China Life Insurance own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other China Life Insurance investors own include Verizon Communications (VZ), Bank of America (BAC), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Cisco Systems (CSCO), AbbVie (ABBV), Alibaba Group (BABA), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Pfizer (PFE), Morgan Stanley (MS) and Target (TGT).

This page (NYSE:LFC) was last updated on 11/30/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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