New China Life Insurance CoNWWCF -11.58%70 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.06 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 195% above its 10-year median of 3.75. GuruFocus rates NWWCF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 70/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $4.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 420 Insurance companies, New China Life Insurance Co ranks better than 76.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for New China Life Insurance Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NWWCF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66 Med: 3.75 Max: 11.06
Current: 11.06
During the past 13 years, New China Life Insurance Co's highest Yield on Cost was 11.06. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 3.75.
NWWCF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 76.19% of 420
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 3.96
vs NWWCF: 11.06
New China Life Insurance Co (OTCPK:NWWCF) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
New China Life Insurance Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NWWCF vs AFL, MET, PRU: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, New China Life Insurance Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, New China Life Insurance Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New China Life Insurance Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
New China Life Insurance Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
New China Life Insurance Co (NWWCF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.06 as of Jul. 12, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on New China Life Insurance Co and its competitors. This is 195% above median its historical median of 3.75. Over the past decade, New China Life Insurance Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.66 to 11.06. According to the industry distribution chart, New China Life Insurance Co ranks #100 out of 420 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is New China Life Insurance Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
New China Life Insurance Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.06 is 195% above median its 10-year median of 3.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 11.06. The Insurance industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.96. New China Life Insurance Co's value of 11.06 is 179.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New China Life Insurance Co ranks #100 out of 420 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 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New China Life Insurance Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, New China Life Insurance Co ranks #100 out of 420 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places New China Life Insurance Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.96. New China Life Insurance Co's value of 11.06 is 179.3% above this benchmark. Historically, New China Life Insurance Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.66 to 11.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.75 vs. the industry median of 3.96, New China Life Insurance Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Insurance company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Insurance companies is 3.96, based on 420 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. New China Life Insurance Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.06 is 179.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on New China Life Insurance Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New China Life Insurance Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.06, which is 195% above median its own 10-year median of 3.75. 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 $4.72, compared to a current price of $5.42 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.06, which is 195% above median its 10-year median of 3.75 and 179.3% above the Insurance industry median of 3.96. New China Life Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For New China Life Insurance Co (NWWCF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.06 as of Jul. 12, 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 $5.42 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.72.
GuruFocus considers New China Life Insurance Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NWWCF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 11.06 (195% above median its 10-year median of 3.75)
GF Value™: $4.72 vs. price of $5.42 (14.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 179.3% above the Insurance median (#100 of 420)
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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