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China Life Insurance Co's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $20,657 Mil.
China Life Insurance Co's quarterly Beginning Cash Position
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($16,796 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($13,615 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($13,615 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($20,657 Mil).
China Life Insurance Co's annual Beginning Cash Position
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($17,870 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($20,336 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($20,336 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($12,140 Mil).
China Life Insurance Co Beginning Cash Position Related Terms
China Life Insurance Co Beginning Cash Position Historical Data
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China Life Insurance Co Beginning Cash Position Chart
What does a Beginning Cash Position of $20,657 Mil mean?
China Life Insurance Co (CILJF) has a Beginning Cash Position of $20,657 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on China Life Insurance Co and its competitors.
Is China Life Insurance Co's Beginning Cash Position too high?
China Life Insurance Co's current Beginning Cash Position is $20,657 Mil. Overall, China Life Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Life Insurance Co's Beginning Cash Position compare to AFL and MET?
China Life Insurance Co's Beginning Cash Position of $20,657 Mil can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for an Insurance company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on China Life Insurance Co and its competitors. China Life Insurance Co's current Beginning Cash Position is $20,657 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Life Insurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Life Insurance Co (CILJF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.96, compared to a current price of $3.49 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is $20,657 Mil. China Life Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Life Insurance Co (CILJF), the current Beginning Cash Position is $20,657 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is China Life Insurance Co (CILJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Life Insurance Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.49 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.96.
GuruFocus considers China Life Insurance Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CILJF:
Beginning Cash Position: $20,657 Mil
GF Value™: $3.96 vs. price of $3.49 (11.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CILJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
As the largest life insurance company in China, China Life commands about 16% market share by end-2024. The firm offers group and individual life insurance through exclusive agents, bancassurance, and other marketing platforms. While the bulk of profits stem from life insurance policies, additional operations include short-term policies such as accident and health insurance. The company is focusing on building a senior-care ecosystem and reforming a new agent team for long-term growth.
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