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Ethos Technologies Inc. Class A Common Stock(LIFE)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
*as per simulation (see disclosures)- ALL
- 1Y
- 1M
- 1W
- BUY Advisory
- SELL Advisory (Profit)
- SELL Advisory (Loss)
- Profit
- Loss
- PASS (Skip)
Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LIFE
11/13/2026: LIFE (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Ethos Technologies Inc. is a high-growth insurtech company that operates a digital platform to simplify life insurance distribution. Its main strengths lie in its proprietary automated underwriting engine, which allows for instant decisions and scalable policy issuance. The primary investment story centers on the company's ability to capture the underinsured market by removing traditional barriers like medical exams. However, investors must monitor risks related to revenue concentration, potential regulatory scrutiny over sales practices, and intense competition from legacy insurers. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance, given its volatility and current lack of profitability.
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 | Strong fit | Ethos offers significant revenue growth potential as it disrupts traditional insurance distribution. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock has demonstrated significant price action following its IPO and strong earnings reports. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The company's current valuation metrics and negative P/E ratio do not align with traditional value investing. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | Ethos pays no dividends and prioritizes capital reinvestment. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | As a recently public, high-growth insurtech, the stock carries high volatility and operational risk. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock is prone to sharp price swings common with recently public growth-stage companies. |
| Valuation risk | High | The stock trades on high multiples, making it sensitive to shifts in growth expectations. |
| Competition risk | Medium / high | Legacy insurers are rapidly digitizing, posing a threat to Ethos's technological edge. |
| Business quality | Medium | While the platform is robust, the company faces scrutiny over agency sales practices. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | No income is provided to shareholders, making this unsuitable for income-focused portfolios. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Scaling the platform while maintaining underwriting discipline is a complex ongoing challenge. |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.18B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 53.38 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 53.38 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.6M shares | Beta - | 52 Weeks Range 9.45 - 49.98 | Updated Date 11/13/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 9.45 - 49.98 | Updated Date 11/13/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.13 |
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 Brokers
- BUY participation
- 50.0%
- Active BUY / eligible
- 2 / 4
- 30-Day BUY Count Change
- +1
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
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 83.21% | Avg. Invested days 22 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/13/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
Upturn Star Rating 
Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Commission Revenue | Commissions paid by insurance carriers for policies sold through the Ethos platform. | Ethos earns money primarily by acting as an efficient bridge between insurance companies and customers. |
| Third-Party Administrator (TPA) Services | Fees collected for managing policy administration and claims processing. | The company creates steady revenue by handling the back-end administration for insurance policies. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2026-11-02 | When After Market | Estimate 0.1 | Actual 0.07 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -16.16% | Operating Margin (TTM) -16.06% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -11.27% | Return on Equity (TTM) -27.13% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 2.23B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.99 |
Enterprise Value 2.23B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.99 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.06 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 17.25 | Shares Outstanding 41.98M | Shares Floating 40.23M |
Shares Outstanding 41.98M | Shares Floating 40.23M | ||
Percent Insiders 8.43 | Percent Institutions 52.5 |
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.
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