Globe Life (BSP:G1LL34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.59 (As of Sep. 06, 2026) — 26% Above Median

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BSP:G1LL34 Globe Life Inc BSP:G1LL34
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What is Globe Life Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Globe Life BSP:G1LL34 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.59 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 2.06. GuruFocus rates BSP:G1LL34 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R$40.75. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 410 Insurance companies, Globe Life ranks worse than 74.63% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-06), Globe Life's current share price is R$46.63. Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$18.01. Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.59.

The historical rank and industry rank for Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:G1LL34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94   Med: 2.06   Max: 3.05
Current: 2.43

During the past years, Globe Life's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.05. The lowest was 0.94. And the median was 2.06.

BSP:G1LL34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
74.63% of 410 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.41 vs BSP:G1LL34: 2.43

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Globe Life's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$20.468. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is R$18.01 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Globe Life  (BSP:G1LL34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Globe Life Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Globe Life Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Globe Life Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Globe Life Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.74 2.05 1.98 1.73 2.05

Globe Life Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.86 2.11 2.05 1.98 2.49

BSP:G1LL34 vs UNM, JXN, PRI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Globe Life Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Globe Life Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=46.63/18.01
=2.59

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Globe Life's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=20.468/333.9520*333.9520
=20.468

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Globe Life Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 6.959 241.428 9.626
201612 6.489 241.432 8.976
201703 6.327 243.801 8.667
201706 7.162 244.955 9.764
201709 7.016 246.819 9.493
201712 8.959 246.524 12.136
201803 8.384 249.554 11.219
201806 9.303 251.989 12.329
201809 10.144 252.439 13.420
201812 9.499 251.233 12.627
201903 10.558 254.202 13.870
201906 11.827 256.143 15.420
201909 13.889 256.759 18.065
201912 13.897 256.974 18.060
202003 14.967 258.115 19.364
202006 19.126 257.797 24.776
202009 21.138 260.280 27.121
202012 21.737 260.474 27.869
202103 21.385 264.877 26.962
202106 21.206 271.696 26.065
202109 22.465 274.310 27.349
202112 24.543 278.802 29.398
202203 17.349 287.504 20.152
202206 13.777 296.311 15.527
202209 11.790 296.808 13.265
202212 10.708 296.797 12.048
202303 10.464 301.836 11.577
202306 10.169 305.109 11.130
202309 12.111 307.789 13.140
202312 11.720 306.746 12.759
202403 13.337 312.332 14.260
202406 15.636 314.175 16.620
202409 15.240 315.301 16.141
202412 19.272 315.605 20.392
202503 18.837 319.799 19.671
202506 18.549 322.561 19.204
202509 18.996 324.800 19.531
202512 20.606 324.054 21.235
202603 20.427 330.213 20.658
202606 20.468 333.952 20.468

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.59 mean?
Globe Life (BSP:G1LL34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.59 as of Sep. 06, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Globe Life and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 2.06. Over the past decade, Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 3.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Globe Life ranks #306 out of 410 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 74.6%.
Is Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Globe Life's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.59 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 2.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 3.05. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Globe Life's value of 2.59 is 83.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Globe Life ranks #306 out of 410 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Globe Life has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UNM and JXN?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Globe Life ranks #306 out of 410 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Globe Life in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Globe Life's value of 2.59 is 83.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Globe Life's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 3.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.06 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Globe Life has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.41, based on 410 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Globe Life's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.59 is 83.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Globe Life and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Globe Life's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.59, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 2.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Globe Life stock overvalued right now?
Globe Life (BSP:G1LL34) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.59. The stock's GF Value™ is R$40.75, compared to a current price of R$46.63 — trading 14.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.59, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 2.06 and 83.7% above the Insurance industry median of 1.41. Globe Life's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Globe Life (BSP:G1LL34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.59 as of Sep. 06, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Globe Life (BSP:G1LL34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Globe Life stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$46.63 is trading 14.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$40.75.

Key valuation signals for BSP:G1LL34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.59 (26% above median its 10-year median of 2.06)
  • GF Value™: R$40.75 vs. price of R$46.63 (14.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83.7% above the Insurance median (#306 of 410)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:G1LL34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Globe Life Business Description

Other Exchanges GL:USATMJ:Germany
Address 7677 Henneman Way, McKinney, TX, USA, 75070
Globe Life Inc is an insurance holding company. It provides a variety of life and supplemental health insurance products and annuities to a broad base of customers. The company's core operations are organized into three reportable segments: life insurance, supplemental health insurance and investments. Investment activities, conducted by the investment segment, focus on seeking investments with a yield and term appropriate to support the insurance product obligations. These investments generally consist of fixed maturities and, over the long term, the expected yields are considered when setting insurance premium rates and product profitability expectations.
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