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During the past 12 months, New China Life Insurance Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 35.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 51.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 18.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 13.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, New China Life Insurance Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 51.40% per year. The lowest was -15.30% per year. And the median was 10.60% per year.
New China Life Insurance Co (OTCPK:NWWCF) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
New China Life Insurance Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
New China Life Insurance Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
NWWCF vs AFL, MET, PRU: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, New China Life Insurance Co's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, New China Life Insurance Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New China Life Insurance Co's PE Ratio falls into.
New China Life Insurance Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
New China Life Insurance Co's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $1.67
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.67 mean?
New China Life Insurance Co (NWWCF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.67 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on New China Life Insurance Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, New China Life Insurance Co ranks #67 out of 400 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is New China Life Insurance Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
New China Life Insurance Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.67. The Insurance industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.35. New China Life Insurance Co's value of $1.67 is 89.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New China Life Insurance Co ranks #67 out of 400 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, New China Life Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New China Life Insurance Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, New China Life Insurance Co ranks #67 out of 400 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places New China Life Insurance Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.35. New China Life Insurance Co's value of $1.67 is 89.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Insurance company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Insurance companies is 16.35, based on 400 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. New China Life Insurance Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.67 is 89.8% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on New China Life Insurance Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New China Life Insurance Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.67. 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 $4.42, compared to a current price of $6.21 — trading 40.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.67 and 89.8% below the Insurance industry median of 16.35. New China Life Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For New China Life Insurance Co (NWWCF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.67 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 $6.21 is trading 40.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.42.
GuruFocus considers New China Life Insurance Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NWWCF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.67
GF Value™: $4.42 vs. price of $6.21 (40.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.8% below the Insurance median (#67 of 400)
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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