Globe LifeGL +0.78%89 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.12 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 2.65. GuruFocus rates GL with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $149.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Insurance companies, Globe Life ranks worse than 83.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GL'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22 Med: 2.65 Max: 3.6
Current: 3.12
During the past years, Globe Life's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.60. The lowest was 1.22. And the median was 2.65.
GL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 83.86% of 415
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.19
vs GL: 3.12
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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Globe Life's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $19.559. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $57.77 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Globe Life (NYSE:GL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
Globe Life Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Globe Life Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.
GL vs UNM, PRI, JXN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Globe Life Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.
Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 PS Ratio of 3.12 mean?
Globe Life (GL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.12 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Globe Life and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 2.65. Over the past decade, Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.22 to 3.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Globe Life ranks #348 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Globe Life's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.12 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 2.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.22 to a high of 3.60. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.19. Globe Life's value of 3.12 is 162.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Globe Life ranks #348 out of 415 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Globe Life has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Globe Life's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to UNM and PRI?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Globe Life ranks #348 out of 415 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Globe Life in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.19. Globe Life's value of 3.12 is 162.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Globe Life's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.22 to 3.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.65 vs. the industry median of 1.19, 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 PS Ratio for an Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.19, based on 415 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Globe Life's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.12 is 162.2% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Globe Life and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Globe Life's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.12, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 2.65. 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 (GL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $149.93, compared to a current price of $180.07 — trading 20.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.12, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 2.65 and 162.2% above the Insurance industry median of 1.19. Globe Life's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Globe Life (GL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.12 as of Jul. 02, 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 (GL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Globe Life stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $180.07 is trading 20.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $149.93.
GuruFocus considers Globe Life to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GL:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.12 (18% above median its 10-year median of 2.65)
GF Value™: $149.93 vs. price of $180.07 (20.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 162.2% above the Insurance median (#348 of 415)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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