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China Life Insurance Co Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year high.
During the past 12 months, China Life Insurance Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of China Life Insurance Co was 71.00% per year. The lowest was -41.50% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
China Life Insurance Co (OTCPK:CILJF) Dividends per Share Explanation
1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.
China Life Insurance Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of China Life Insurance Co was 0.64. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.23.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
China Life Insurance Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
HKD 0.710600
2026-06-30
2026-07-03
2026-08-20
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
HKD:USD 0.127518
HKD 0.260240
2025-10-09
2025-10-11
2025-11-18
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
HKD:USD 0.128672
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
China Life Insurance Co's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $3.49.
China Life Insurance Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.12409989208.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of China Life Insurance Co was 3.56%. The lowest was 0.45%. And the median was 1.66%.
Good Sign:
China Life Insurance Co Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year high.
* 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.
China Life Insurance Co Dividends per Share Related Terms
China Life Insurance Co Dividends per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Life Insurance Co's Dividends per Share can be seen below:
* 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.
CILJF vs AFL, MET, PRU: Dividends per Share Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, China Life Insurance Co's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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.
China Life Insurance Co Dividend Yield % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, China Life Insurance Co's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Life Insurance Co's Dividend Yield % falls into.
China Life Insurance Co (CILJF) has a Dividends per Share of $0.10 as of Mar. 2026. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on China Life Insurance Co and its competitors.
Is China Life Insurance Co's Dividends per Share too high?
China Life Insurance Co's current Dividends per Share is $0.10. 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 Dividends per Share compare to AFL and MET?
China Life Insurance Co's Dividends per Share of $0.10 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 Dividends per Share for an Insurance company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Dividends 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 Dividends per Share mean?
A high Dividends per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on China Life Insurance Co and its competitors. China Life Insurance Co's current Dividends per Share is $0.10. 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 Dividends per Share is $0.10. 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 Dividends per Share calculated?
Dividends per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Life Insurance Co (CILJF), the current Dividends per Share is $0.10 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:
Dividends per Share: $0.10
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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