2318:HKEX

Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. Class H

Data as of 2026-03-10 - not real-time

HK$63.30

Latest Price

5/10Risk

Risk Level: Medium

Executive Summary

Ping An (2318.HK) trades around HK$63, well below its DCF-derived fair value and enjoys a PE of roughly 7.3x versus an industry average of 17.4x, indicating a deep valuation gap. The stock also offers a robust dividend yield of about 4.5% with a modest 33% payout ratio, supported by strong free cash flow and a cash‑rich balance sheet. Recent brand accolades – including being named China’s most valuable insurance brand for the tenth consecutive year – reinforce its market positioning, while revenue is expanding at a rapid 35% pace year‑over‑year. Technically, the price sits just above a key support around HK$60.9, RSI is near 36 (suggesting limited downside), but MACD remains bearish and overall trend is neutral, with volatility elevated at 35% over the past month. Volume is increasing, providing liquidity for potential upside moves.

Trading Recommendations

Short Term

< 1 year
buy
Conviction: 7/10

Key Factors

  • Price near strong support level
  • Significant valuation discount (PE ~7.3x vs industry ~17.4x)
  • Attractive dividend yield with solid cash generation

Medium Term

1–3 years
buy
Conviction: 8/10

Key Factors

  • Rapid revenue growth (~35% YoY)
  • Brand strength and market leadership in China
  • Low beta and strong balance sheet reduce market risk

Long Term

> 3 years
buy
Conviction: 8/10

Key Factors

  • Diversified financial services platform providing earnings stability
  • Sustainable dividend policy backed by free cash flow
  • Long‑term upside potential indicated by DCF fair value and analyst targets

Key Metrics & Analysis

Financial Health

Revenue Growth35.50%
Profit Margin14.08%
P/E Ratio7.3
ROE12.19%
ROA1.17%
Debt/Equity141.98
P/B Ratio1.0
Op. Cash FlowHK$305.0B
Free Cash FlowHK$904.6B
Industry P/E17.4

Technical Analysis

TrendNeutral
RSI35.9
SupportHK$60.85
ResistanceHK$74.15
MA 20HK$68.67
MA 50HK$68.94
MA 200HK$58.05
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index75.89

Valuation

Fair ValueHK$1,867.03
Target PriceHK$84.20
Upside/Downside33.02%
GradeUndervalued
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield4.47%

Risk Assessment

Beta0.17
Volatility35.56%
Sector RiskLow
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow

This analysis may contain inaccuracies. Not financial advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decisions.