New China Life Insurance Co (SHSE:601336) EV-to-EBIT: 3.01 (As of Sep. 21, 2026)

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SHSE:601336 New China Life Insurance Co Ltd SHSE:601336
69 GF Score
Price ¥58.54
GF Value ¥54.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is New China Life Insurance Co EV-to-EBIT?

New China Life Insurance Co SHSE:601336 +0.62% 69 EV-to-EBIT is 3.01 as of Sep. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601336 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥54.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 353 Insurance companies, New China Life Insurance Co ranks better than 87.54% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, New China Life Insurance Co's Enterprise Value is ¥152,135 Mil. New China Life Insurance Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥50,626 Mil. Therefore, New China Life Insurance Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 3.01.

The historical rank and industry rank for New China Life Insurance Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:601336' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 5.74
Current: 3.01

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of New China Life Insurance Co was 5.74. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

SHSE:601336's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
87.54% of 353 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.32 vs SHSE:601336: 3.01

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. New China Life Insurance Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥350,971 Mil. New China Life Insurance Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥50,626 Mil. New China Life Insurance Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 14.42%.


New China Life Insurance Co  (SHSE:601336) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

New China Life Insurance Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=50626/350971.150156
=14.42 %

New China Life Insurance Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥350,971 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. New China Life Insurance Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥50,626 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.


New China Life Insurance Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


New China Life Insurance Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for New China Life Insurance Co's EV-to-EBIT 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.

New China Life Insurance Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

New China Life Insurance Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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New China Life Insurance Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.27 11.62 9.65 10.34 6.93

SHSE:601336 vs MET, AFL, PRU: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, New China Life Insurance Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, New China Life Insurance Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where New China Life Insurance Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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New China Life Insurance Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

New China Life Insurance Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=152135.037/50626
=3.01

New China Life Insurance Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥152,135 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. New China Life Insurance Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥50,626 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 3.01 mean?
New China Life Insurance Co (SHSE:601336) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.01 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on New China Life Insurance Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, New China Life Insurance Co ranks #44 out of 353 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is New China Life Insurance Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
New China Life Insurance Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.01. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.32. New China Life Insurance Co's value of 3.01 is 63.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New China Life Insurance Co ranks #44 out of 353 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 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New China Life Insurance Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to MET and AFL?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, New China Life Insurance Co ranks #44 out of 353 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places New China Life Insurance Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.32. New China Life Insurance Co's value of 3.01 is 63.8% 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Insurance company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Insurance companies is 8.32, based on 353 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. New China Life Insurance Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.01 is 63.8% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on New China Life Insurance Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 8.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New China Life Insurance Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.01. 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 (SHSE:601336) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥54.81, compared to a current price of ¥58.54 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.01 and 63.8% below the Insurance industry median of 8.32. New China Life Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For New China Life Insurance Co (SHSE:601336), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.01 as of Sep. 21, 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 (SHSE:601336) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New China Life Insurance Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥58.54 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥54.81. GuruFocus considers New China Life Insurance Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601336:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 3.01
  • GF Value™: ¥54.81 vs. price of ¥58.54 (6.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.8% below the Insurance median (#44 of 353)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601336 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


New China Life Insurance Co Business Description

Address A12 Jianguomenwai Avenue, New China Insurance Tower, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100022
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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