New China Life Insurance CoNWWCF -13.52%69 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.84% as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 14500% above its 10-year median of 0.04. GuruFocus rates NWWCF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 423 Insurance companies, New China Life Insurance Co ranks better than 92.67% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, New China Life Insurance Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 5.84%.
New China Life Insurance Co (OTCPK:NWWCF) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
* 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
NWWCF vs AFL, MET, PRU: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, New China Life Insurance Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, New China Life Insurance Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New China Life Insurance Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.
* 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 5.84% mean?
New China Life Insurance Co (NWWCF) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 5.84% as of Jul. 07, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on New China Life Insurance Co and its competitors. This is 14500% above median its historical median of 0.04. According to the industry distribution chart, New China Life Insurance Co ranks #31 out of 423 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is New China Life Insurance Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
New China Life Insurance Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 5.84% is 14500% above median its 10-year median of 0.04. Based on the distribution chart, New China Life Insurance Co ranks #31 out of 423 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 Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New China Life Insurance Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, New China Life Insurance Co ranks #31 out of 423 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places New China Life Insurance Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for an Insurance company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on New China Life Insurance Co and its competitors. New China Life Insurance Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.84%, which is 14500% above median its own 10-year median of 0.04. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.88, compared to a current price of $5.76 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.84%, which is 14500% above median its 10-year median of 0.04. New China Life Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For New China Life Insurance Co (NWWCF), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.84% as of Jul. 07, 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 $5.76 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.88.
GuruFocus considers New China Life Insurance Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NWWCF:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 5.84% (14500% above median its 10-year median of 0.04)
GF Value™: $4.88 vs. price of $5.76 (18% above fair value)
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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