CILJF (China Life Insurance Co) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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CILJF China Life Insurance Co Ltd CILJF
63 GF Score
Price $3.49
GF Value $3.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is China Life Insurance Co Profitability Rank?

China Life Insurance Co CILJF +1.45% 63 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates CILJF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

China Life Insurance Co has the Profitability Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

China Life Insurance Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%. As of today, China Life Insurance Co's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


China Life Insurance Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


CILJF vs AFL, MET, PRU: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, China Life Insurance Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, China Life Insurance Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Life Insurance Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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China Life Insurance Co Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

China Life Insurance Co has the Profitability Rank of 4.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

China Life Insurance Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0 / 13078.597
=0.00 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

China Life Insurance Co has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 4 mean?
China Life Insurance Co (CILJF) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on China Life Insurance Co and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, China Life Insurance Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00.
Is China Life Insurance Co's Profitability Rank too high?
China Life Insurance Co's current Profitability Rank of 4 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, China Life Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Life Insurance Co's Profitability Rank compare to AFL and MET?
China Life Insurance Co's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. Historically, China Life Insurance Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Insurance company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on China Life Insurance Co and its competitors. China Life Insurance Co's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.96, compared to a current price of $3.49 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. China Life Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Life Insurance Co (CILJF), the current Profitability Rank is 4 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 $3.49 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.96. GuruFocus considers China Life Insurance Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CILJF:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $3.96 vs. price of $3.49 (11.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 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.
63GF Score

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