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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. China Life Insurance Co's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,824 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $23,699 Mil.
China Life Insurance Co's pretax margin was 21.60%.
During the past 13 years, China Life Insurance Co's highest Pretax Margin was 30.02%. The lowest was 2.19%. And the median was 6.56%.
During the past 13 years, China Life Insurance Co's highest Pretax Margin was 30.02%. The lowest was 2.19%. And the median was 6.56%.
* 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.
China Life Insurance Co Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
China Life Insurance Co Pre-Tax Income 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.
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, China Life Insurance Co's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, China Life Insurance Co's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Life Insurance Co's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $23,699 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.
China Life Insurance Co (CILJF) has a Pre-Tax Income of $23,699 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on China Life Insurance Co and its competitors.
Is China Life Insurance Co's Pre-Tax Income too high?
China Life Insurance Co's current Pre-Tax Income is $23,699 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income compare to AFL and MET?
China Life Insurance Co's Pre-Tax Income of $23,699 Mil 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 Pre-Tax Income for an Insurance company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on China Life Insurance Co and its competitors. China Life Insurance Co's current Pre-Tax Income is $23,699 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income is $23,699 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Life Insurance Co (CILJF), the current Pre-Tax Income is $23,699 Mil 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:
Pre-Tax Income: $23,699 Mil
GF Value™: $4.07 vs. price of $3.73 (8.5% below fair value)
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.
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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