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New China Life Insurance CoNWWCF +1.71%68 Debt-to-Equity is 0.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 0.11. GuruFocus rates NWWCF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 406 Insurance companies, New China Life Insurance Co ranks better than 55.67% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for New China Life Insurance Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NWWCF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.11 Max: 0.39
Current: 0.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of New China Life Insurance Co was 0.39. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.11.
NWWCF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 55.67% of 406
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 0.2
vs NWWCF: 0.17
New China Life Insurance Co (OTCPK:NWWCF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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New China Life Insurance Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
New China Life Insurance Co Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, New China Life Insurance Co's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, New China Life Insurance Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New China Life Insurance Co's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.17 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on New China Life Insurance Co and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, New China Life Insurance Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.39. According to the industry distribution chart, New China Life Insurance Co ranks #180 out of 406 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is New China Life Insurance Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
New China Life Insurance Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.17 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.39. The Insurance industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20. New China Life Insurance Co's value of 0.17 is 15% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New China Life Insurance Co ranks #180 out of 406 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, New China Life Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New China Life Insurance Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, New China Life Insurance Co ranks #180 out of 406 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts New China Life Insurance Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20. New China Life Insurance Co's value of 0.17 is 15% below this benchmark. Historically, New China Life Insurance Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.20, New China Life Insurance Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for an Insurance company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Insurance companies is 0.20, based on 406 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. New China Life Insurance Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.17 is 15% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on New China Life Insurance Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New China Life Insurance Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.17, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 0.11. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.47, compared to a current price of $6.48 — trading 45% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.17, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 15% below the Insurance industry median of 0.20. New China Life Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For New China Life Insurance Co (NWWCF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.17 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 $6.48 is trading 45% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.47.
GuruFocus considers New China Life Insurance Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NWWCF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.17 (55% above median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: $4.47 vs. price of $6.48 (45% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15% below the Insurance median (#180 of 406)
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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