Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
EBIT
by its Interest Expense. China Life Insurance Co's
EBIT
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥0 Mil. China Life Insurance Co's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-31,803 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Life Insurance Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601628's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: 16.245 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
China Life Insurance Co (SHSE:601628) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
China Life Insurance Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
China Life Insurance Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Life Insurance Co's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
SHSE:601628 vs AFL, MET, PRU: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, China Life Insurance Co's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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.
China Life Insurance Co Interest Coverage vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, China Life Insurance Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Life Insurance Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
China Life Insurance Co Interest Coverage Calculation
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
China Life Insurance Co (SHSE:601628) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on China Life Insurance Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Life Insurance Co ranks #999999 out of 352 companies in the Insurance industry.
Is China Life Insurance Co's Interest Coverage too high?
China Life Insurance Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, China Life Insurance Co ranks #999999 out of 352 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Life Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Life Insurance Co's Interest Coverage compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, China Life Insurance Co ranks #999999 out of 352 companies for Interest Coverage. This places China Life Insurance Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 16.25. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for an Insurance company?
The median Interest Coverage among Insurance companies is 16.25, based on 352 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on China Life Insurance Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Interest Coverage is 16.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Life Insurance Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 (SHSE:601628) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥46.40, compared to a current price of ¥37.57 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). China Life Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Life Insurance Co (SHSE:601628), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 (SHSE:601628) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Life Insurance Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥37.57 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥46.40.
GuruFocus considers China Life Insurance Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601628:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: ¥46.40 vs. price of ¥37.57 (19% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601628 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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