KCLI (Kansas City Life Insurance Co) GF Value Rank: 10 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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KCLI Kansas City Life Insurance Co KCLI
65 GF Score
Price $33.40
GF Value $37.34
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kansas City Life Insurance Co GF Value Rank?

Kansas City Life Insurance Co KCLI 65 GF Value Rank is 10 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates KCLI with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.34 (Modestly Undervalued).

Kansas City Life Insurance Co has the GF Value Rank of 10.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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Kansas City Life Insurance Co GF Value Rank Related Terms


KCLI vs CIA, SNFCA, UTGN: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Kansas City Life Insurance Co's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.


Kansas City Life Insurance Co GF Value Rank vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Kansas City Life Insurance Co's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kansas City Life Insurance Co's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 10 mean?
Kansas City Life Insurance Co (KCLI) has a GF Value Rank of 10 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Kansas City Life Insurance Co and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Kansas City Life Insurance Co's GF Value Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00.
Is Kansas City Life Insurance Co's GF Value Rank too high?
Kansas City Life Insurance Co's current GF Value Rank of 10 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Kansas City Life Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kansas City Life Insurance Co's GF Value Rank compare to CIA and SNFCA?
Kansas City Life Insurance Co's GF Value Rank of 10 can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. Historically, Kansas City Life Insurance Co's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for an Insurance company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Insurance industry context. However, GF Value Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Kansas City Life Insurance Co and its competitors. Kansas City Life Insurance Co's current GF Value Rank is 10, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kansas City Life Insurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kansas City Life Insurance Co (KCLI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.34, compared to a current price of $33.40 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 10, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Kansas City Life Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kansas City Life Insurance Co (KCLI), the current GF Value Rank is 10 as of Jul. 20, 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 Kansas City Life Insurance Co (KCLI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kansas City Life Insurance Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $33.40 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.34. GuruFocus considers Kansas City Life Insurance Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KCLI:

  • GF Value Rank: 10 (25% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $37.34 vs. price of $33.40 (10.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100

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


Kansas City Life Insurance Co Business Description

Address 3520 Broadway, Kansas, MO, USA, 64111-2565
Kansas City Life Insurance Co is a Missouri-domiciled insurance company providing individual life, annuity, and group products through general agencies located throughout the United States. The company operates its business in three segments; The Individual Insurance segment consists of individual insurance products for Kansas City Life, Grange Life, and the assumed reinsurance transactions; The Group Insurance segment consists of sales of group life, dental, vision, disability, accident, and critical illness products; and The Old American segment consists of individual insurance products designed largely as final expense products. The company makes the majority of its revenue from the Individual Insurance Segment.
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