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Greenlight Capital Re Ltd(GLRE)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$14.85
10/13/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for GLRE

10/13/2026: GLRE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Greenlight Capital Re Ltd is a publicly traded reinsurance company that operates with a distinct, investment-focused business model. By combining property and casualty underwriting with an active investment strategy managed by Greenlight Capital, the firm seeks to generate long-term value. Its primary strength lies in this dual-engine approach, though it results in higher earnings volatility compared to traditional reinsurers. The main growth opportunity is tied to its ability to leverage hard market pricing and selective underwriting in specialty segments. Key risks include exposure to catastrophic events and high sensitivity to equity market performance. It may best suit value investors who are comfortable with, and understand, this unique business structure.

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 offers potential for capital appreciation, but growth is tied to volatile investment results.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often moves based on uncorrelated investment outcomes rather than traditional growth momentum signals.
Value investorStrong fitThe business model often trades at valuations that may reflect book value potential relative to the investment strategy.
Dividend investorWeak fitGLRE does not currently provide a dividend yield, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe inherent volatility of the investment portfolio introduces risks not typically suitable for conservative investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe share price is sensitive to short-term equity market fluctuations due to the company's investment-heavy model.
Valuation riskMediumThe stock's valuation often fluctuates relative to its book value based on investment performance.
Competition risk (reinsurance pricing)HighCompetition from larger, better-capitalized firms can pressure underwriting margins.
Business qualityMediumThe business relies on a niche model that requires specific expertise in both underwriting and investing.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend income to provide a buffer for total return.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on the dual execution of underwriting discipline and investment management.

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 -2.25%
Avg. Invested days 38
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
GLRE receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, and solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
GLRE has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+74.8%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 30.2%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+7.5%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
GLRE's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (30.2% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is GLRE's strongest growth driver at +88.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+74.8%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (+7.5%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 52.1% and approximately 73.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 24.91% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.09%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 5.39%
Private Management Group Inc 4.49%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 3.70%
Ameriprise Financial Inc 2.27%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
GLRE generates approximately $409 of gross profit, $112 of operating income, and $302 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: 4.44%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
GLRE has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 497.83M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 10.14
1Y Target Price 1
Price to earnings Ratio 10.14
1Y Target Price 1
Volume (30-day avg) 130.8K shares
Beta 0.27
52 Weeks Range 11.56 - 19.39
Updated Date 10/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 11.56 - 19.39
Updated Date 10/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.48

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Reinsurance UnderwritingProperty and casualty premiums collected for assuming insurance risks.The company earns money by collecting premiums and hoping to pay out fewer claims than the premiums received.
Investment PortfolioReturns generated from the company's cash and investment float managed by Greenlight Capital.A significant portion of profit comes from investing the company's money, which makes the stock behave like a hedge fund/insurance hybrid.
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Valuation

Trailing PE 10.14
Forward PE 4.64
Enterprise Value 423.36M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.72
Enterprise Value 423.36M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.72
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.66
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 33.17M
Shares Floating 24.40M
Shares Outstanding 33.17M
Shares Floating 24.40M
Percent Insiders 24.91
Percent Institutions 52.07

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)

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🛡️ 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)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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