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Greenlight Capital Re Ltd(GLRE)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for GLRE
09/15/2026: GLRE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Greenlight Capital Re is a specialized reinsurer known for its unique business model that combines property and casualty underwriting with an active investment strategy. The firm's performance is closely tied to both underwriting discipline and the results of the investment portfolio managed by Greenlight Capital. While the company has historically utilized its model to generate long-term capital appreciation, it faces risks from insurance market pricing competition and volatile investment returns. The stock may suit value-oriented investors comfortable with market-related volatility and a lack of dividend income. Key developments to monitor include changes in catastrophe loss frequency and shifts in the firm's investment asset allocation.
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 style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The business model offers growth potential linked to investment returns but lacks consistent, scalable top-line revenue growth. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | The stock can exhibit momentum during periods of strong investment portfolio performance, though it remains highly cyclical. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The company's focus on intrinsic value and the reputation of its investment manager often attract value-oriented market participants. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The inherent volatility of the insurance underwriting combined with an aggressive equity-focused investment strategy presents significant risk. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock's value is highly correlated with the performance of the investment portfolio and insurance underwriting cycles. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Valuation is often tied to price-to-book metrics, which fluctuate based on market sentiment regarding the investment strategy. |
| Competition risk (reinsurance capacity) | High | Large, highly-rated competitors can often underprice risks, making it difficult for smaller players to maintain margins. |
| Business quality | Medium | The firm has a stable operating history but lacks the dominant scale or long-term financial consistency of industry giants. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | There is no dividend income to provide a floor for the stock price during downturns. |
| Execution risk | Medium | The success of the firm relies heavily on the quality of underwriting decisions and the skill of the investment manager. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 0.08% | Avg. Invested days 40 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2026 |
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Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
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Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 490.27M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 10.15 | 1Y Target Price 1 |
Price to earnings Ratio 10.15 | 1Y Target Price 1 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 132.1K shares | Beta 0.32 | 52 Weeks Range 11.56 - 19.39 | Updated Date 09/15/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 11.56 - 19.39 | Updated Date 09/15/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.48 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Reinsurance Underwriting | Premiums collected for property, casualty, and specialty coverage. | The company makes money by collecting premiums from insurance companies and hoping those premiums exceed the claims paid out. |
| Investment Income | Returns generated from equity, debt, and alternative investments. | The company invests the money it collects from premiums in various assets, aiming to grow that capital for overall profit. |
Valuation
Trailing PE 10.15 | Forward PE 4.64 | Enterprise Value 420.75M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.72 |
Enterprise Value 420.75M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.72 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.65 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 32.64M | Shares Floating 24.37M |
Shares Outstanding 32.64M | Shares Floating 24.37M | ||
Percent Insiders 24.91 | Percent Institutions 52.04 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
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)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
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)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Greenlight Capital Re Ltd
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2007-05-24 | CEO & Director Mr. Greg Richardson | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Insurance - Reinsurance | Full time employees 84 | Website https://greenlightre.com |
Full time employees 84 | Website https://greenlightre.com | ||
Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd., through its subsidiaries, operates as a property and casualty reinsurance company worldwide. It operates through Open Market and Innovations segments. The company offers casualty reinsurance, such as automobile liability and general liability. It also provides coverages for casualty, including general liability, umbrella, multiline casualty, and workers' compensation; financial, such as mortgage, trade credit, surety, transactional liability, and financial multiline; health, which include primarily accident and critical illness; multiline comprising FAL business, coupled with multiline commercial and personal auto liability, BOP, and multiline commercial; property, including commercial property and property catastrophe; and specialty products and services, such as agriculture, cyber, marine and energy, aviation and space, specialty multiline, and WPVT which covers losses relating to war, political violence, and terrorism. The company markets its products through reinsurance brokers. Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands.
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