Is China Life (2628) Halal?

HKSE Financial Services China $1.1T
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
China Life (2628) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Insurance - Life industry, which is excluded under Shariah screening. Companies operating in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling are automatically excluded regardless of their financial ratios.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI Excluded — Insurance - Life ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Insurance - Life ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Insurance - Life ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Insurance - Life ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Insurance - Life ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
4.0
Forward: 5.2
EPS
$6.18
Dividend Yield
386.0%
Payout: 12.6%
P/B Ratio
1.0
EV/EBITDA
-6.0
EV: -$1.2T
Revenue
$512.2B
Growth: -33.6%
Beta
0.7
Low volatility
Current Ratio
0.3

Profitability

Gross Margin 58.7%
Operating Margin -47.1%
Net Margin 43.8%
Return on Equity (ROE) 27.7%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.7%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$378.8B
Free Cash Flow$374.8B
Total Debt$49.3B
Debt-to-Equity60.6
Current Ratio0.3
Total Assets$6.8T

Price & Trading

Last CloseHKD 25.04
50-Day MAHKD 31.42
200-Day MAHKD 25.99
Avg Volume64.6M
Beta0.7
52-Week Range
HKD 12.38
HKD 36.16

About China Life (2628)

CEO
Mr. Xiliang Cai
Employees
97,505
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Life
Country
China
Exchange
HKSE
Market Cap
$1.1T
Currency
HKD

China Life Insurance Company Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a life insurance company in the People's Republic of China. The company operates through Life Insurance Business, Health Insurance Business, Accident Insurance Business, and Other Businesses segments. It offers life, annuity, health, and accident insurance products to individuals and groups. The company was founded in 1949 and is based in Beijing, the People's Republic of China. China Life Insurance Company Limited operates as a subsidiary of China Life Insurance (Group) Company.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is China Life (2628) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), China Life is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is China Life's debt ratio?

China Life's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are China Life's key financial metrics?

China Life has a market capitalization of $1.1T, trailing P/E ratio of 4.0, and revenue of $512.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 58.7% and a net margin of 43.8%. Return on equity stands at 27.7%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.