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New China Life Insurance Co (OTCPK:NWWCF) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
New China Life Insurance Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
New China Life Insurance Co Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
New China Life Insurance Co Annual Data
Trend
2020-12
2021-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
6.06
3.77
3.02
2.57
5.57
New China Life Insurance Co Quarterly Data
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
7.24
5.98
5.19
6.06
5.25
3.89
3.77
0.00
0.00
3.61
4.52
4.91
4.07
3.02
5.25
4.67
2.57
4.61
5.73
5.50
5.57
4.37
NWWCF vs AFL, MET, PRU: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, New China Life Insurance Co's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, New China Life Insurance Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New China Life Insurance Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
New China Life Insurance Co Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
New China Life Insurance Co (NWWCF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 4.11 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on New China Life Insurance Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, New China Life Insurance Co ranks #31 out of 274 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is New China Life Insurance Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
New China Life Insurance Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 4.11. The Insurance industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.72. New China Life Insurance Co's value of 4.11 is 64.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New China Life Insurance Co ranks #31 out of 274 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 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New China Life Insurance Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, New China Life Insurance Co ranks #31 out of 274 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places New China Life Insurance Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.72. New China Life Insurance Co's value of 4.11 is 64.9% 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 Forward PE Ratio for an Insurance company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Insurance companies is 11.72, based on 274 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. New China Life Insurance Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 4.11 is 64.9% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on New China Life Insurance Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New China Life Insurance Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 4.11. 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 $4.34, compared to a current price of $6.05 — trading 39.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 4.11 and 64.9% below the Insurance industry median of 11.72. New China Life Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For New China Life Insurance Co (NWWCF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 4.11 as of Jul. 15, 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 $6.05 is trading 39.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.34.
GuruFocus considers New China Life Insurance Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NWWCF:
Forward PE Ratio: 4.11
GF Value™: $4.34 vs. price of $6.05 (39.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.9% below the Insurance median (#31 of 274)
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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