Current price is more than the intrinsic value

Intrinsic Value

Stock has been generating better return on equity than bank FD

Returns vs FD rates

Stock doesn't offer attractive dividend returns

Dividend Returns

Good time to consider, as stock is not in overbought zone

Entry Point

Stock not in ASM/GSM lists and not a lot of promoter holding is pledged

No Red Flags

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd is quoting at Rs 689.75, down 2.09% on the day as on 13:24 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 4.3% in last one year as compared to a 34.96% rally in NIFTY and a 29.17% spurt in the Nifty Financial Services index.

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd slips for fifth straight session

Prasun Gajri, CIO, HDFC Life Insurance Company joins ET NOW to help us understand what macros are indicating and shares market outlook. He believes Inflation remains a concern across the globe. One needs to closely monitor if High inflation is transitory or imposes a permanent effect. Looking at the current market dynamics, he is of the opinion that consolidation is healthy and markets are range-bound. Given the current economic data, he maintains a cautious approach. “Hopeful for a multi-year growth cycle but it's too early to take a call,” says Prasun Gajri. He remains positive but cautious at the same time.  On the Valuation front, believes Financials are comfortably placed. He believes in improvement in the balance sheet quality, lower provisions to aid profit growth.
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Current market construct signals cautiousness emerging across the globe: Prasun Gajri

The life insurance industry saw massive disruptions in the initial period of the Covid-19 pandemic

We should not waste a pandemic, says HDFC Life Insurance’s Vibha Padalkar

Check out the stocks that will be in focus during trade today based on recent and latest news developments.

Top stocks in focus: Infosys, Wipro, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, HDFC Life Insurance, Poonawalla Fincorp

The terms of the acquisition announced on September 3 stated that HDFC Life would acquire a 100 per cent stake in Exide Life Insurance from Exide Industries by issuing 8.70 crore shares at an issue price of Rs 685/share and a cash payout of Rs 726 crore, aggregating to Rs 6,687 crore.

CCI Approves HDFC Life Insurance’s Acquisition Of Exide Life Insurance

ICICI Direct is bullish on HDFC Life Insurance has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 850 in its research report dated October 23, 2021.

Buy HDFC Life Insurance; Target Of Rs 850: ICICI Direct

HDFC Life Insurance shows strong business traction with healthy gross premiums and VNB margins.

HDFC Life Q2 Review - Steady Growth, Outlook Optimistic: ICICI Direct

HDFC Life Insurance’s net profit drops to Rs 577 cr from Rs 777 cr in current fiscal year

Net premium income increased by 13.9% to ₹11,443.96 crore

HDFC Life Insurance Q2 net profit down 16%

During the July-September period total income stood at Rs 20,478.46 crore, which was a 24.67% y-o-y jump from Rs 16,426.03 crore a year ago.

HDFC Life Insurance Q2 net falls 16%

HDFC Life Insurance Company consolidated net profit declines 15.84% in the September 2021 quarter

HDFC Life Insurance Company provides various individual and group insurance solutions across India such as term insurance plan, women's plan, health insurance plans, pension plans for retirement planning, child education plans, ULIPs etc

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd

Intrinsic Value
Intrinsic value is the calculated value of the company and may differ from current stock price. If intrinsic value > current price, price increase is expected in the future to reduce the gap and vice-versa

Returns vs FD rates
Fixed Deposit rate is a virtually risk-free rate where the investor assumes almost no risk on their investment. If stock's return on equity is lower than this rate, investors are better off investing the amount in a FD

Dividend Returns
A dividend is the distribution of reward from a portion of company's earnings and is paid to its shareholders. Good dividend returns indicate good health and outlook for the company

Entry Point
High demand for a stock increases its price. If the price is pushed up to a level which is not justified, then it's considered to be in the overbought zone, which is not a good time to buy the stock

News & Opinions

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd slips for fifth straight session

News Video

Current market construct signals cautiousness emerging across the globe: Prasun Gajri

We should not waste a pandemic, says HDFC Life Insurance’s Vibha Padalkar

Top stocks in focus: Infosys, Wipro, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, HDFC Life Insurance, Poonawalla Fincorp

CCI Approves HDFC Life Insurance’s Acquisition Of Exide Life Insurance

Buy HDFC Life Insurance; Target Of Rs 850: ICICI Direct

HDFC Life Q2 Review - Steady Growth, Outlook Optimistic: ICICI Direct

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd

Intrinsic ValueIntrinsic value is the calculated value of the company and may differ from current stock price. If intrinsic value > current price, price increase is expected in the future to reduce the gap and vice-versa

Returns vs FD ratesFixed Deposit rate is a virtually risk-free rate where the investor assumes almost no risk on their investment. If stock's return on equity is lower than this rate, investors are better off investing the amount in a FD

Dividend ReturnsA dividend is the distribution of reward from a portion of company's earnings and is paid to its shareholders. Good dividend returns indicate good health and outlook for the company

Entry PointHigh demand for a stock increases its price. If the price is pushed up to a level which is not justified, then it's considered to be in the overbought zone, which is not a good time to buy the stock

News & Opinions

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd slips for fifth straight session

News Video

Current market construct signals cautiousness emerging across the globe: Prasun Gajri

We should not waste a pandemic, says HDFC Life Insurance’s Vibha Padalkar

Top stocks in focus: Infosys, Wipro, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, HDFC Life Insurance, Poonawalla Fincorp

CCI Approves HDFC Life Insurance’s Acquisition Of Exide Life Insurance

Buy HDFC Life Insurance; Target Of Rs 850: ICICI Direct

HDFC Life Q2 Review - Steady Growth, Outlook Optimistic: ICICI Direct

Intrinsic Value
Intrinsic value is the calculated value of the company and may differ from current stock price. If intrinsic value > current price, price increase is expected in the future to reduce the gap and vice-versa

Returns vs FD rates
Fixed Deposit rate is a virtually risk-free rate where the investor assumes almost no risk on their investment. If stock's return on equity is lower than this rate, investors are better off investing the amount in a FD

Dividend Returns
A dividend is the distribution of reward from a portion of company's earnings and is paid to its shareholders. Good dividend returns indicate good health and outlook for the company

Entry Point
High demand for a stock increases its price. If the price is pushed up to a level which is not justified, then it's considered to be in the overbought zone, which is not a good time to buy the stock