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Globe Life Inc. (GL)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US37959E1029
CUSIP
37959E102
IPO Date
Dec 30, 1987

Highlights

Market Cap
$11.25B
Enterprise Value
$11.72B
EPS (TTM)
$14.18
PE Ratio
9.81
PEG Ratio
0.53
Total Revenue (TTM)
$6.00B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$2.00B
EBITDA (TTM)
$1.59B
Year Range
$109.38 - $152.71
Target Price
$164.50
ROA (TTM)
3.77%
ROE (TTM)
19.43%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Globe Life Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Globe Life Inc. (GL) has returned -0.30% so far this year and 6.52% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GL has returned 10.68% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Globe Life Inc.

1D
1.99%
1M
-4.19%
YTD
-0.30%
6M
-2.28%
1Y
6.52%
3Y*
9.01%
5Y*
7.97%
10Y*
10.68%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 30, 1987, GL's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.22%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +36.9%, while the worst month was Apr 2024 at -34.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, GL closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 12, 2024 with a return of +20.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 11, 2024 at -53.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.45%3.59%-4.19%-0.30%
20259.71%4.37%3.37%-6.17%-1.19%1.99%13.27%-0.37%2.16%-7.84%2.45%3.81%26.47%
20241.09%3.35%-8.32%-34.40%8.65%-0.58%13.04%13.27%0.82%-0.06%5.34%0.25%-7.53%
20230.42%0.70%-9.40%-1.36%-4.92%6.24%2.54%-0.53%-2.55%7.24%5.82%-1.15%1.77%
20229.38%-1.31%-0.36%-2.30%-0.52%-0.10%3.57%-3.51%2.58%16.09%3.84%0.49%29.68%
2021-4.63%3.33%3.46%6.28%2.86%-9.65%-2.04%3.18%-7.33%0.21%-2.79%8.30%-0.49%

Benchmark Metrics

Globe Life Inc. has an annualized alpha of 6.29%, beta of 0.98, and R² of 0.34 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 31, 1987.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (97.27%) than losses (82.33%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • R² of 0.34 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
6.29%
Beta
0.98
0.34
Upside Capture
97.27%
Downside Capture
82.33%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

GL ranks 48 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


GL Risk / Return Rank: 4848
Overall Rank
GL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5050
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GL Sortino Ratio Rank: 4242
Sortino Ratio Rank
GL Omega Ratio Rank: 4343
Omega Ratio Rank
GL Calmar Ratio Rank: 5454
Calmar Ratio Rank
GL Martin Ratio Rank: 5353
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Globe Life Inc. (GL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


GLBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.26

0.90

-0.63

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.55

1.39

-0.84

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.07

1.21

-0.14

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.55

1.40

-0.85

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.21

6.61

-5.40

Explore GL risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Globe Life Inc. provided a 0.78% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.08 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 10 consecutive years.


0.65%0.70%0.75%0.80%0.85%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.08$1.05$0.95$0.88$0.82$0.78$0.74$0.68$0.63$0.59$0.56$0.41

Dividend yield

0.78%0.75%0.85%0.73%0.68%0.83%0.77%0.64%0.85%0.65%0.75%0.71%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Globe Life Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.27
2025$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$1.05
2024$0.23$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.95
2023$0.21$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.00$0.88
2022$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.82
2021$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.78

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Globe Life Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.78%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

Globe Life Inc. has a payout ratio of 5.55%, which is below the market average. This means Globe Life Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Globe Life Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Globe Life Inc. was 75.34%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 523 trading sessions.

The current Globe Life Inc. drawdown is 5.29%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-75.34%May 31, 2007446Mar 6, 2009523Apr 1, 2011969
-61.62%Feb 29, 202430Apr 11, 2024221Feb 28, 2025251
-54.47%Apr 20, 1998476Mar 7, 2000342Jul 16, 2001818
-47.69%Feb 21, 202022Mar 23, 2020646Oct 13, 2022668
-47.28%Feb 12, 1993453Nov 28, 1994566Feb 24, 19971019

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Globe Life Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Globe Life Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Insurance - Life industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for GL, comparing it with other companies in the Insurance - Life industry. Currently, GL has a P/E ratio of 9.8. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for GL compared to other companies in the Insurance - Life industry. GL currently has a PEG ratio of 0.5. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for GL relative to other companies in the Insurance - Life industry. Currently, GL has a P/S ratio of 1.9. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for GL in comparison with other companies in the Insurance - Life industry. Currently, GL has a P/B value of 1.9. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items