CILJF (China Life Insurance Co) YoY EPS Growth: -29.08% (As of Mar. 2026)

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CILJF China Life Insurance Co Ltd CILJF
65 GF Score
Price $3.73
GF Value $4.07
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is China Life Insurance Co YoY EPS Growth?

China Life Insurance Co CILJF -0.67% 65 YoY EPS Growth is -29.08% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CILJF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. China Life Insurance Co's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -29.08%.

China Life Insurance Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.10.

China Life Insurance Co YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Life Insurance Co's YoY EPS Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 YoY EPS Growth Chart

China Life Insurance Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EPS Growth
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China Life Insurance Co Quarterly Data
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China Life Insurance Co YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

China Life Insurance Co's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(0.774-0.519)/ | 0.519 |
=49.13 %

China Life Insurance Co's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Mar. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Mar. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Mar. 2025 )) |
=(0.1-0.141)/ | 0.141 |
=-29.08 %

* 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 YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of -29.08% mean?
China Life Insurance Co (CILJF) has a YoY EPS Growth of -29.08% as of Mar. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for China Life Insurance Co and its competitors.
Is China Life Insurance Co's YoY EPS Growth too high?
China Life Insurance Co's current YoY EPS Growth is -29.08%. Overall, China Life Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Life Insurance Co's YoY EPS Growth compare to AFL and MET?
China Life Insurance Co's YoY EPS Growth of -29.08% 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 YoY EPS Growth for an Insurance company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Insurance industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for China Life Insurance Co and its competitors. China Life Insurance Co's current YoY EPS Growth is -29.08%. 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 (CILJF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.07, compared to a current price of $3.73 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is -29.08%. China Life Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Life Insurance Co (CILJF), the current YoY EPS Growth is -29.08% 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 (CILJF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Life Insurance Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.73 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.07. GuruFocus considers China Life Insurance Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CILJF:

  • YoY EPS Growth: -29.08%
  • GF Value™: $4.07 vs. price of $3.73 (8.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 1 warning sign

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

China Life Insurance Co Business Description

Address 16, Financial Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100033
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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