China Life Insurance Co's cash flow for dividends for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-1,406 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-26,363 Mil.
Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.
China Life Insurance Co's quarterly payment of dividends
declined
from Sep. 2025 (¥-14,609 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (¥-8,441 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 (¥-8,441 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (¥-1,406 Mil).
China Life Insurance Co's annual payment of dividends
increased
from Dec. 2023 (¥-22,189 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (¥-26,915 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (¥-26,915 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (¥-26,602 Mil).
China Life Insurance Co Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms
China Life Insurance Co Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Life Insurance Co's Cash Flow for Dividends 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.
China Life Insurance Co Cash Flow for Dividends Chart
China Life Insurance Co Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation
Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.
Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ¥-26,363 Mil.
* 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.
What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of ¥-26,363 Mil mean?
China Life Insurance Co (SHSE:601628) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of ¥-26,363 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for China Life Insurance Co and its competitors.
Is China Life Insurance Co's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
China Life Insurance Co's current Cash Flow for Dividends is ¥-26,363 Mil. Overall, China Life Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Life Insurance Co's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to AFL and MET?
China Life Insurance Co's Cash Flow for Dividends of ¥-26,363 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 Cash Flow for Dividends for an Insurance company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends 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 Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for China Life Insurance Co and its competitors. China Life Insurance Co's current Cash Flow for Dividends is ¥-26,363 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 (SHSE:601628) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥46.40, compared to a current price of ¥37.41 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is ¥-26,363 Mil. China Life Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Life Insurance Co (SHSE:601628), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is ¥-26,363 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 (SHSE:601628) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Life Insurance Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥37.41 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥46.40.
GuruFocus considers China Life Insurance Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601628:
Cash Flow for Dividends: ¥-26,363 Mil
GF Value™: ¥46.40 vs. price of ¥37.41 (19.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601628 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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