[ET Net News Agency, 5 October 2018] Nomura lowered its target price for China Pacific
(CPIC)(02601) to HK$47.23 from HK$47.43, and maintained its "buy" rating.
The research house lowered its FY2018 NBV growth estimate, raised its FY2018 EV forecast
and lowered FY2018 combined ratio estimate. Nomura expects 2H NBV growth of 18% y-y as the
weak life business in 1H is behind us.
It said the shares are trading at an attractive valuation of 0.7x FY2018 PEV, which is
very attractive. (KL)