SBI Life stock to outperform peers over the next one-two years:Analysts
Published On: Monday, May 10, 2021 | By: Team KnowMyStock
As the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic gripped India, it resulted in an increased demand for insurance products. The institutional players on the Street saw it as an opportunity and lapped up shares of the largest private player - SBI Life Insurance Company. Moreover, an impressive March quarter show made them even more gung-ho on the prospects of the firm. The stock has rewarded handsomely with a rise of 11 percent from March-end, outperforming the benchmark Sensex which has gained 3 percent in the same period, show data available on ACE Equity. The growth prospects for the industry remain robust, underscored by the latest data. In April, the insurance industry posted Annual Premium Equivalent (APE) growth - a measure of new business sales growth in the insurance industry growth - of 70 percent YoY, coming off a low base with private insurers growing 80 percent and LIC at 57 percent.
In terms of market share, SBI Life was the major gainer as it added around 300 bps YoY in APE market share during April, shows a report by JM Financial.
With more than half the country presently under some restrictions and lockdown and life insurers' management practising self-restraint, for the safety of their employees, the business will be affected in May, warned Jefferies but said the YoY growth should still continue to be good on a low base.
As regards SBI Life, analysts expect the stock to outperform peers over the next one-two years, riding on the stock growth prospects for the sector. Meanwhile, its valuations also make it a compelling bet, they say.
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