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<Research>JPM Has Major Concerns over CN Insurers' Earnings & Div. Visibility Risks, Adjusts TPs; Top Pick PING AN
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JPMorgan issued a research report expressing significant concerns about the risk of earnings and dividend visibility in China's insurance sector over the next 12 months.

It is estimated that a 10% volatility in the A-share market would imply an average change of 47% in FY2025 net profit forecast. This suggests that the overall profit forecast may be at higher risk, implying a higher cost of capital for China's insurance sector.

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Therefore, JPMorgan lowered its target prices for all covered Chinese insurers by 7% on average, with its top pick being PING AN (02318.HK), with rating at Overweight, followed by PICC P&C (02328.HK), PICC GROUP (01339.HK), CPIC (02601.HK), CHINA LIFE (02628.HK) and NCI (01336.HK).

JPMorgan's ratings and target prices for the H-shares of Chinese insurers are listed below:

Stock| Rating| Target Price (HKD)
PICC GROUP (01339.HK)|Overweight|4.7->5.4
PICC P&C (02328.HK)|Overweight|15->17
CHINA LIFE (02628.HK)|Underweight|10-〉9
CPIC (02601.HK)|Neutral|23-〉21
NCI (01336.HK)|Underweight|13->12

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