New China Life Insurance (NCI) stock surged 5.01% during the intraday trading session, reflecting strong investor confidence.

The sharp rise follows the company's annual report, which revealed a net profit of RMB 36.284 billion, representing a significant year-over-year increase of 38.3%. This standout earnings performance has bolstered market sentiment.

Additionally, the broader insurance industry reported aggregate operating revenue growth of 7.8% year-over-year, with expectations that first-quarter growth momentum will continue. The market is closely watching for flat or positive Q1 results, which could trigger a sector-wide valuation recovery. NCI currently trades at a dynamic price-to-earnings ratio of approximately 5.30 times, near historical lows, combined with expectations for optimized asset allocation and supportive policy tailwinds.