New China Life Insurance Co (SHSE:601336) EV-to-EBITDA: 2.96 (As of Sep. 21, 2026)

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SHSE:601336 New China Life Insurance Co Ltd SHSE:601336
69 GF Score
Price ¥58.75
GF Value ¥54.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is New China Life Insurance Co EV-to-EBITDA?

New China Life Insurance Co SHSE:601336 +0.36% 69 EV-to-EBITDA is 2.96 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 355 Insurance companies, New China Life Insurance Co ranks better than 87.04% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, New China Life Insurance Co's enterprise value is ¥152,724 Mil. New China Life Insurance Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥51,559 Mil. Therefore, New China Life Insurance Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 2.96.

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

SHSE:601336' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 5.54
Current: 2.96

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of New China Life Insurance Co was 5.54. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

SHSE:601336's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
87.04% of 355 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 7.78 vs SHSE:601336: 2.96

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-09-21), New China Life Insurance Co's stock price is ¥58.75. New China Life Insurance Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥14.193. Therefore, New China Life Insurance Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 4.14.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


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

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

New China Life Insurance Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=58.75/14.193
=4.14

New China Life Insurance Co's share price for today is ¥58.75.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. New China Life Insurance Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥14.193.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


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


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

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The historical data trend for New China Life Insurance Co's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA Chart

New China Life Insurance Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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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
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SHSE:601336 vs MET, AFL, PRU: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

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

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

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


SHSE:601336
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New China Life Insurance Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=152723.670/51559
=2.96

New China Life Insurance Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥152,724 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. New China Life Insurance Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥51,559 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 2.96 mean?
New China Life Insurance Co (SHSE:601336) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 2.96 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on New China Life Insurance Co. According to the industry distribution chart, New China Life Insurance Co ranks #46 out of 355 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is New China Life Insurance Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
New China Life Insurance Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.96. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78. New China Life Insurance Co's value of 2.96 is 62% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New China Life Insurance Co ranks #46 out of 355 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-EBITDA compare to MET and AFL?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, New China Life Insurance Co ranks #46 out of 355 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places New China Life Insurance Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78. New China Life Insurance Co's value of 2.96 is 62% 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-EBITDA for an Insurance company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Insurance companies is 7.78, based on 355 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA of 2.96 is 62% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on New China Life Insurance Co. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78 — 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-EBITDA is 2.96. 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 ¥58.75 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.96 and 62% below the Insurance industry median of 7.78. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For New China Life Insurance Co (SHSE:601336), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.96 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 ¥58.75 is trading 7.2% 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-EBITDA: 2.96
  • GF Value™: ¥54.81 vs. price of ¥58.75 (7.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62% below the Insurance median (#46 of 355)

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).
69GF Score

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