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Globe Life Inc(GL)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
2-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$160.11
11/12/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for GL

11/12/2026: GL (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Globe Life Inc is a well-established life and supplemental health insurance provider that caters specifically to the middle-income market. The company is known for its efficient direct-response model and consistent underwriting discipline, which have historically driven stable profit margins. Its primary growth opportunity lies in the digital transformation of its sales distribution channels to reach new segments. However, the firm faces risks from intensifying competition, regulatory scrutiny of its marketing practices, and sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations. It remains a potential fit for value and dividend-focused investors seeking long-term stability rather than rapid growth, provided they monitor ongoing regulatory developments and operational efficiency improvements.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company is a mature insurer with steady, rather than explosive, growth prospects.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock typically moves with sector trends rather than short-term momentum spikes.
Value investorStrong fitThe company often trades at valuations that appeal to long-term value-oriented investors.
Dividend investorStrong fitConsistent dividend history makes it suitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorStrong fitThe company's conservative business model and financial profile offer relative stability.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumMarket fluctuations can impact the stock price despite stable underlying operations.
Valuation riskLowThe stock rarely trades at extreme premiums, mitigating significant valuation downside.
Competition risk (Insurtech)MediumDigital-first competitors threaten traditional direct-response business models.
Business qualityStrongA long-standing track record of underwriting discipline provides fundamental stability.
Dividend incomeLowThe dividend is considered well-supported by cash flows.
Execution riskMediumAdapting legacy systems to modern consumer expectations remains a primary operational challenge.

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 12.21B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 10.83
1Y Target Price 185.18
Price to earnings Ratio 10.83
1Y Target Price 185.18
Volume (30-day avg) 559.1K shares
Beta 0.46
52 Weeks Range 128.16 - 191.17
Updated Date 11/11/2026
52 Weeks Range 128.16 - 191.17
Updated Date 11/11/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.77%
Basic EPS (TTM) 14.94

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Financial Services

Constructive
Sentiment
Bullish
Momentum
BUY Breadth Improving
BUY participation
50.4%
Active BUY / eligible
61 / 121
30-Day BUY Count Change
+45
Market state
Bullish

More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.

Industry

Insurance - Life

BUY participation
75.0%
Active BUY / eligible
3 / 4
30-Day BUY Count Change
+3

Eligible universe: 4 stocks.

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 38.73%
Avg. Invested days 70
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 4.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 3.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/12/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
GL receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
GL has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+8.4%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 20.9%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+3.8%), very low insider ownership of 0.70%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
GL's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $1.3B (20.9% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is GL's strongest growth driver at +8.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while free-cash-flow growth (-5.8%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 90.7% and approximately 99.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.70%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 7.33%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.73%
Amvescap Plc. 6.12%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.54%
State Street Corp 4.95%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
GL generates approximately $334 of gross profit, $244 of operating income, and $209 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 19.35%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
GL has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Life Insurance SegmentPremiums collected from whole and term life policies.This is the primary source of steady, recurring revenue for the firm.
Supplemental HealthMedicare Supplement and accident policy premiums.This segment provides diversifying revenue streams driven by aging demographics.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-21
When After Market
Estimate 4.87
Actual 4.84

Profitability

Profit Margin 18.89%
Operating Margin (TTM) 25.83%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.32%
Return on Equity (TTM) 19.26%

Valuation

Trailing PE 10.83
Forward PE 9.49
Enterprise Value 15.06B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.95
Enterprise Value 15.06B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.95
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.4
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 75.44M
Shares Floating 74.76M
Shares Outstanding 75.44M
Shares Floating 74.76M
Percent Insiders 0.7
Percent Institutions 90.71

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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