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SLHN:SIXSwiss Life Holding AG Analysis

Data as of 2026-05-21 - not real-time

CHF 857.40

Latest Price

4/10Risk

Risk Level: Medium

Executive Summary

Swiss Life’s share price is trading just above the 20‑day SMA of 891 and comfortably above the 50‑day SMA of 878, indicating a short‑term bullish bias despite a bearish MACD histogram and a MACD line that sits below its signal. The RSI at 40 suggests the stock is not yet oversold, while a 30‑day volatility of nearly 20 % and a very low beta of 0.22 point to limited systematic risk. Valuation is mixed: the trailing PE of 19.7 exceeds the industry average of 16.7, hinting at a premium, yet the DCF‑derived fair value of over 2,900 CHF dwarfs the current price near 857 CHF, implying substantial upside. The balance sheet shows abundant cash of roughly 84 bn CHF against debt of 15 bn CHF, though the debt‑to‑equity ratio is elevated, and the company does not pay a dividend. Operating margins are solid at around 16 % with a respectable ROE of 16.5 %, supporting the case for value‑oriented investors. Overall, the technical backdrop is cautiously optimistic, the valuation gap is compelling, and the financial fundamentals are robust, making the stock a candidate for accumulation.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Neutral
Model confidence: 6/10

Key Factors

  • Price above short‑term SMA supports near‑term stability
  • Bearish MACD divergence warns of potential pull‑back
  • Increasing volume suggests market interest

Medium Term

1–3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 7/10

Key Factors

  • DCF fair‑value gap indicates sizable upside
  • Strong cash position buffers earnings volatility
  • Low beta and moderate volatility reduce market risk

Long Term

> 3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 8/10

Key Factors

  • Demographic tailwinds sustain life‑insurance demand
  • Robust ROE and operating margins underpin profitability
  • Diversified geographic footprint mitigates single‑region exposure

Key Metrics & Analysis

Financial Health

Revenue Growth1.10%
Profit Margin10.54%
P/E Ratio19.7
ROE16.58%
ROA0.54%
Debt/Equity198.56
P/B Ratio3.4
Op. Cash FlowCHF1.7B
Free Cash FlowCHF-222250000
Industry P/E16.7

Technical Analysis

TrendBullish
RSI40.2
SupportCHF 833.00
ResistanceCHF 948.80
MA 20CHF 890.99
MA 50CHF 878.34
MA 200CHF 871.03
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index89.61

Valuation

Fair ValueCHF 2,937.11
GradeUndervalued
TypeValue

Risk Assessment

Beta0.22
Volatility19.53%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.