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Samsung Life Insurance Co Ltd

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49,92T KRW
P/E
26,6x
EV / Rev
Div yield
1,56 %
Op margin
ROE
3,7 %
Net margin
Debt / equity
0,37
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About

Samsung Life Insurance Co Ltd operates as a multiline insurance provider within the Financials sector, generating revenue through insurance premiums and investment income.

Business. Samsung Life Insurance Co Ltd (032830.KS) is a South Korean insurance company headquartered in Seoul that operates within the Financials sector. The firm engages in multiline insurance and brokerage activities, providing various insurance products to its customers. It is primarily listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX) under the ticker symbol 032830.KS. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic revenue breakdowns are not available.

Classification70 %
SectorFinancials
Business sectorInsurance
ActivityMultiline Insurance & Brokers
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY20 analysts
15 buy5 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target360 214,29

Analyst recommendations

20 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy15
Hold5
Sell0
12-month price target
360 214,29
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
26,6x
P/E
Analysts
Buy
20 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
3,7 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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  • MARKETSSouth Korean auto insurance loss rates climb as traffic volume surges2026-06-23
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    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
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    Developing storylines

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

    Briefing · model-assisted

    Samsung Life Insurance Co Ltd (032830.KS) has experienced no material changes in its fundamental profile or market signals during the recent analysis period. A comprehensive review of 17 key fields, excluding four schema-expansion fields, confirmed that the company’s status remains consistent with prior assessments, indicating a period of stability without significant operational or financial shifts. This lack of material change is further corroborated by the absence of any active watcher signals or cross-source alerts. The monitoring systems detected no new events, ratings adjustments, or holder movements that would typically trigger a reassessment of the insurer’s outlook, suggesting that the current market narrative around the stock remains unchanged. From a structural perspective, the company continues to be covered by five analysts, though it currently holds no index memberships and has no reported top holders or officer counts in the available data. This baseline configuration provides a static backdrop against which the absence of new developments is measured, reinforcing the conclusion that no new catalysts have emerged to alter the investment thesis. The significance of this stability lies in the predictability it offers to investors, as the absence of volatility in key metrics allows for a continued reliance on existing financial estimates and ESG profiles. Without new material changes to disrupt the status quo, the focus for stakeholders remains on the established fundamentals rather than reacting to emerging risks or opportunities.

    Signals & dispatch

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    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    Samsung Life Insurance Co Ltd (032830.KS) is a South Korean insurance company headquartered in Seoul that operates within the Financials sector. The firm engages in multiline insurance and brokerage activities, providing various insurance products to its customers. It is primarily listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX) under the ticker symbol 032830.KS. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic revenue breakdowns are not available.

    Classification70 %
    SectorFinancials
    Business sectorInsurance
    ActivityMultiline Insurance & Brokers
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Samsung Life Insurance maintains a capital structure characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, indicating moderate leverage relative to its equity base of 62.7 trillion KRW. The firm holds 4.5 trillion KRW in cash and equivalents against 23.5 trillion KRW in long-term debt, resulting in a negative net cash position as flagged in the risk assessment. Liquidity is assessed as medium, supported by an operating cash flow of 5.3 trillion KRW and a free cash flow of 1.7 trillion KRW. The balance sheet reflects total assets of 350.7 trillion KRW and total liabilities of 288.0 trillion KRW, consistent with the asset-heavy nature of the insurance business.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 3.67% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.66%, which are typical for large-scale insurers but suggest modest capital efficiency. The company reported net income of 2.3 trillion KRW on an operating income of 1.8 trillion KRW, indicating that non-operating items or tax effects contributed to the bottom line. Valuation multiples include a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.55 and a price-to-book ratio of 0.97, suggesting the market values the company near its book value while applying a premium for earnings stability. The EV/EBITDA ratio stands at 44.55, reflecting the capital-intensive and liability-driven nature of the business model.

    Segment and geographic revenue mix data is not provided in the available input, preventing a detailed analysis of revenue concentration or regional exposure. The company operates as a multiline insurer, implying diversification across life, health, and accident products, but specific contribution margins by segment are absent from the current dataset.

    Growth trajectory analysis is limited due to the absence of historical period data in the input. Without five-year annual or eight-quarter quarterly revenue and net income trends, it is not possible to assess the momentum of premium growth or earnings expansion. The current financial snapshot provides a static view of performance but lacks the temporal depth required for trend reasoning.

    Risk factors include a medium liquidity rating and a low dilution risk, with no recent share issuance indicated as basic and diluted shares outstanding are identical at 179.6 million. The key flag notes that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which may constrain financial flexibility during periods of market stress. The absence of significant dilution sources suggests that equity capital is currently stable, though the negative net cash position warrants monitoring of debt maturity profiles.

    Recent events are reflected in analyst estimates, with a mean price target of 360,214 KRW and a median target of 360,000 KRW, implying modest upside from the current market price of 340,500 KRW. The mean recommendation is 2.00, with five strong buys, ten buys, and five holds, indicating a generally positive sentiment among analysts. No specific filing, news, or transcript observations are provided in the input to detail recent corporate actions or strategic shifts.

    Samsung Life Insurance Co Ltd (032830.KS) has experienced no material changes in its fundamental profile or market signals during the recent analysis period. A comprehensive review of 17 key fields, excluding four schema-expansion fields, confirmed that the company’s status remains consistent with prior assessments, indicating a period of stability without significant operational or financial shifts. This lack of material change is further corroborated by the absence of any active watcher signals or cross-source alerts. The monitoring systems detected no new events, ratings adjustments, or holder movements that would typically trigger a reassessment of the insurer’s outlook, suggesting that the current market narrative around the stock remains unchanged. From a structural perspective, the company continues to be covered by five analysts, though it currently holds no index memberships and has no reported top holders or officer counts in the available data. This baseline configuration provides a static backdrop against which the absence of new developments is measured, reinforcing the conclusion that no new catalysts have emerged to alter the investment thesis. The significance of this stability lies in the predictability it offers to investors, as the absence of volatility in key metrics allows for a continued reliance on existing financial estimates and ESG profiles. Without new material changes to disrupt the status quo, the focus for stakeholders remains on the established fundamentals rather than reacting to emerging risks or opportunities.

    Key takeaways
    • The company trades at a price-to-book ratio of 0.97, suggesting valuation near intrinsic book value.
    • Net cash is negative due to long-term debt exceeding cash and equivalents, posing a medium liquidity risk.
    • Analyst sentiment is positive with a mean recommendation of 2.00 and a consensus price target above current levels.
    • Return on equity of 3.67% reflects modest capital efficiency typical of the insurance sector.
    • Dilution risk is low with no difference between basic and diluted shares outstanding.

    Bull / Bear case

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    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-05-14
    Q1 2026 · Quarter highlights

    Operating income −510,1% YoY; Net income +89,5% YoY.

    Revenue
    Operating income-KRW 995.08B−510,1 % YoY
    Net incomeKRW 1.20T+89,5 % YoY
    Free cash flowKRW 1.28T+79,8 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flow-KRW 3.09T−2 238,5 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    Revenue
    Gross profit
    Operating income-KRW 995.08B
    Net incomeKRW 1.20T
    Balance sheet
    Total assetsKRW 371.42T
    Total liabilitiesKRW 290.20T
    Total equityKRW 81.23T
    Cash & equivalentsKRW 3.86T
    Long-term debtKRW 25.24T
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow-KRW 3.09T
    CapEx-KRW 40.24B
    Free cash flowKRW 1.28T
    SBC
    Highlights
    • Operating income −510,1% YoY
    • Net income +89,5% YoY
    • Free cash flow +79,8% YoY

    Valuation FY

    Market price
    $278 000,00
    Market cap
    $61.15T
    Enterprise value
    $80.06T
    P/E
    26.6x
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    44.6x
    EV / OCF
    15.2x
    P / B
    1.0x
    P / Tangible book
    1.0x
    Tangible book
    $62.72T
    Net cash
    -$18.91T
    Current ratio
    Debt / equity
    0.4
    ROA
    0.7%
    ROE
    3.7%
    Cash conversion
    228.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Business relationships

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    Supply chain

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    Peer comparison

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    Market position

    Stress test

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 53 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    15 526,50
    Predicted surprise
    -0,03
    Beat probability
    53 %
    Analysts
    20
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    no estimate
    revision ratio 0,15 · as of 2026-07-13 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate15 526,50
    Revenueno estimateno estimate4,10T KRW
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate2,95T KRW
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in KRW. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

    Options

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    Short squeeze

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    Earnings-call key lines

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution20 analysts
    Strong buy5
    Buy10
    Hold5
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target$360 214,29 · Median $360 000,00
    Low $185 000,00High $548 000,00
    Operating income · consensus2,95T KRW
    EPS surprise
    −17,4 %
    reported vs consensus · miss
    Revenue surprise
    +287,0 %
    reported vs consensus · beat

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
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    Sell-side observations

    Low$185 000,00
    Mean$360 214,29
    Median$360 000,00
    High$548 000,00
    Spot$278 000,00
    +29.6 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    ROE3,7 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,37Below median
    Cash Conv2,28Above P75

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Comparable transactions

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    Derivatives & instruments

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    Actions

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    Data sources
    • Market data
    • Market data cache
    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    • Reference data
    How metrics are computed
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Market Cap
      market_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
    • Enterprise Value
      market_cap - net_cash
    • Return On Assets
      net_income / total_assets
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    Source documents
    • Samsung Life Insurance Co Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-07-13
    • Samsung Life Insurance Co Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-07-13
    • Samsung Life Insurance Co Ltd Market data — ESG · 2026-07-13
    • Samsung Life Insurance Co Ltd — company reference export (2026-07-05) · 2026-07-13

    Ownership & reference

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    032830.KSCanonical
    KRX · KRW

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob53 %Surprise-0,03Full forecast →
    peak dispatch · —
    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-05-14 06:48 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2026 Net KRW 1203.58B
    2026-02-19 14:24 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2025 Net KRW 185.70B
    2026-02-19 14:24 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2026 Net KRW 2302.84B
    2023-01-31 14:08 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Net KRW 2170.15B
    2022-01-28 13:49 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2022 Net KRW 1469.44B
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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data · Reference data Premium coverage