Globe Life (FRA:TMJ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.36 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — 15% Above Median

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FRA:TMJ Globe Life Inc FRA:TMJ
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What is Globe Life Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Globe Life FRA:TMJ +0.27% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.36 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 2.06. GuruFocus rates FRA:TMJ with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €128.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 408 Insurance companies, Globe Life ranks worse than 75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-04), Globe Life's current share price is €148.40. Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €62.84. Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.36.

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

FRA:TMJ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94   Med: 2.06   Max: 3.05
Current: 2.46

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.

FRA:TMJ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75% of 408 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.415 vs FRA:TMJ: 2.46

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 €69.344. 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 €62.84 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Globe Life  (FRA:TMJ) 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

FRA:TMJ 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
=148.40/62.84
=2.36

* 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)
=69.344/333.9520*333.9520
=69.344

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Globe Life Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 38.117 241.428 52.725
201612 36.680 241.432 50.736
201703 37.832 243.801 51.821
201706 38.686 244.955 52.741
201709 37.584 246.819 50.852
201712 45.950 246.524 62.246
201803 41.471 249.554 55.496
201806 42.235 251.989 55.973
201809 42.319 252.439 55.984
201812 43.001 251.233 57.159
201903 48.655 254.202 63.919
201906 54.291 256.143 70.783
201909 61.228 256.759 79.636
201912 60.944 256.974 79.200
202003 55.441 258.115 71.730
202006 65.470 257.797 84.810
202009 66.468 260.280 85.282
202012 69.461 260.474 89.055
202103 63.756 264.877 80.382
202106 70.006 271.696 86.047
202109 72.345 274.310 88.075
202112 76.821 278.802 92.017
202203 63.310 287.504 73.538
202206 51.640 296.311 58.200
202209 45.418 296.808 51.102
202212 38.540 296.797 43.365
202303 37.528 301.836 41.521
202306 38.675 305.109 42.331
202309 45.954 307.789 49.860
202312 43.868 306.746 47.759
202403 49.279 312.332 52.690
202406 53.937 314.175 57.332
202409 49.592 315.301 52.526
202412 60.335 315.605 63.842
202503 60.522 319.799 63.200
202506 57.995 322.561 60.043
202509 60.355 324.800 62.056
202512 64.510 324.054 66.480
202603 67.575 330.213 68.340
202606 69.344 333.952 69.344

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 2.36 mean?
Globe Life (FRA:TMJ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.36 as of Sep. 04, 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 15% 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 408 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Globe Life's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.36 is 15% 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 1.42. Globe Life's value of 2.36 is 66.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Globe Life ranks #306 out of 408 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Globe Life has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, 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 408 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 1.42. Globe Life's value of 2.36 is 66.8% 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 1.42, 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 1.42, based on 408 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 2.36 is 66.8% 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 1.42 — 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 2.36, which is 15% 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Globe Life (FRA:TMJ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €128.01, compared to a current price of €148.40 — trading 15.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.36, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 2.06 and 66.8% above the Insurance industry median of 1.42. Globe Life's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 (FRA:TMJ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.36 as of Sep. 04, 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 (FRA:TMJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Globe Life stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €148.40 is trading 15.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €128.01. GuruFocus considers Globe Life to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:TMJ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.36 (15% above median its 10-year median of 2.06)
  • GF Value™: €128.01 vs. price of €148.40 (15.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.8% above the Insurance median (#306 of 408)

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


Globe Life Business Description

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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