During the past 12 months, New China Life Insurance Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 54.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of New China Life Insurance Co was 105.90% per year. The lowest was -3.90% per year. And the median was 14.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of New China Life Insurance Co was 3.52. The lowest was 0.74. And the median was 1.78.
New China Life Insurance Co (OTCPK:NWWCF) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
New China Life Insurance Co Book Value per Share Related Terms
New China Life Insurance Co Book Value per Share Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
New China Life Insurance Co Book Value per Share Chart
NWWCF vs AFL, MET, PRU: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, New China Life Insurance Co's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
New China Life Insurance Co PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, New China Life Insurance Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New China Life Insurance Co's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
New China Life Insurance Co (NWWCF) has a Book Value per Share of $5.75 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on New China Life Insurance Co and its competitors.
Is New China Life Insurance Co's Book Value per Share too high?
New China Life Insurance Co's current Book Value per Share is $5.75. Overall, New China Life Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New China Life Insurance Co's Book Value per Share compare to AFL and MET?
New China Life Insurance Co's Book Value per Share of $5.75 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 Book Value per Share for an Insurance company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on New China Life Insurance Co and its competitors. New China Life Insurance Co's current Book Value per Share is $5.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New China Life Insurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New China Life Insurance Co (NWWCF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.72, compared to a current price of $5.42 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $5.75. New China Life Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For New China Life Insurance Co (NWWCF), the current Book Value per Share is $5.75 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 New China Life Insurance Co (NWWCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New China Life Insurance Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.42 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.72.
GuruFocus considers New China Life Insurance Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NWWCF:
Book Value per Share: $5.75
GF Value™: $4.72 vs. price of $5.42 (14.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NWWCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
New China Life Insurance Co Ltd is headquartered in Beijing and was established in 1996 by a combination of state-owned enterprises and private firms. It is currently the fourth-largest life insurer in China based on total assets. New China Life offers a wide range of life insurance products and services to both individual and institutional customers through its extensive distribution networks and diverse marketing channels. Additionally, it manages and invests insurance funds through its subsidiaries, including its Asset Management Company and Asset Management Company (Hong Kong).
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