The company maintains a conservative capital structure with $6.1 billion in equity supporting $24.9 billion in total liabilities as of 2026Q1, providing a stable cushion for policyholder obligations.
| Metric | TTM | Dec'25 | Dec'24 | Dec'23 | Dec'22 | Dec'21 | Dec'20 | Dec'19 | Dec'18 | Dec'17 | Dec'16 | Dec'15 | Dec'14 | Dec'13 | Dec'12 | Dec'11 | Dec'10 | Dec'09 | Dec'08 | Dec'07 | Dec'06 | Dec'05 | Dec'04 | Dec'03 | Dec'02 | Dec'01 | Dec'00 | Dec'99 | Dec'98 | Dec'97 | Dec'96 |
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| Total Assets | 30.97B | 30.81B | 29.08B | 28.05B | 25.99B | 29.77B | 29.05B | 25.98B | 23.1B | 23.47B | 21.44B | 19.85B | 20.21B | 18.19B | 18.78B | 17.16B | 16.16B | 16.02B | 13.53B | 15.24B | 14.98B | 14.77B | 14.25B | 13.46B | 12.36B | 12.43B | 12.96B | 12.13B | 11.25B | 10.97B | 9.8B |
| Asset Growth % | 18.84% | 5.98% | 3.65% | 7.95% | -12.7% | 2.48% | 11.82% | 12.48% | -1.62% | 9.51% | 7.97% | -1.79% | 11.12% | -3.12% | 9.45% | 6.17% | 0.85% | 18.44% | -11.24% | 1.74% | 1.43% | 3.63% | 5.88% | 8.9% | -0.54% | -4.12% | 6.85% | 7.85% | 2.57% | 11.9% | 4.66% |
| Total Investment Assets | 4M | 20.47B | 19.57B | 19.72B | 18.21B | 22.76B | 22.45B | 19.85B | 17.12B | 17.73B | 15.88B | 27.63B | 14.99B | 13.42B | 14.09B | 11.95B | 10.99B | 10.43B | 8.1B | 9.47B | 9.65B | 8.86B | 8.76B | 8.26B | 7.36B | 6.8B | 6.15B | 5.91B | 5.93B | 6.12B | 5.51B |
| Long-Term Investments | 27.7B | 2.57B | 2.33B | 1.77B | 1.59B | 1.38B | 21.32B | 18.95B | 16.36B | 17.1B | 15.32B | 13.81B | 14.51B | 12.96B | 13.65B | 11.93B | 10.78B | 10.07B | 7.96B | 9.36B | 9.32B | 8.75B | 8.67B | 8.21B | 7.29B | 6.66B | 6.05B | 5.81B | 5.85B | 5.99B | 5.42B |
| Short-Term Investments | 183.79M | 17.9B | 17.24B | 17.95B | 16.62B | 21.37B | 21.32B | 18.95B | 16.36B | 17.1B | 15.32B | 13.81B | 14.51B | 12.96B | 13.64B | 11.91B | 216.68M | 357.6M | 130.95M | 111.22M | 156.67M | 118.31M | 88.21M | 51.6M | 72.81M | 134.16M | 100.55M | 100.19M | 75.84M | 122.92M | 85.1M |
| Total Current Assets | 1.46B | 19.09B | 18.37B | 18.96B | 17.56B | 22.21B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash & Equivalents | 255.21M | 144.7M | 165.32M | 103.16M | 92.56M | 92.16M | 94.85M | 75.93M | 121.03M | 118.56M | 76.16M | 61.38M | 66.02M | 36.94M | 61.71M | 84.11M | 365.68M | 231.92M | 46.4M | 20.1M | 16.72M | 19.3M | 10.7M | 12.71M | 7.18M | 3.71M | 35.09M | 14.44M | 4.92M | 25.77M | 18.27M |
| Receivables | 3.75B | 1.04B | 961.7M | 900.62M | 848.75M | 738.75M | 474.18M | 441.66M | 415.16M | 391.77M | 384.45M | 344.55M | 327.86M | 331.1M | 383.71M | 253.55M | 230.32M | 197.23M | 151.68M | 96.75M | 78.81M | 67.26M | 73.41M | 85.4M | 70.42M | 67.55M | 74.96M | 53.46M | 130.28M | 126.6M | 112.29M |
| Other Current Assets | 289.63M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -21.89B | -19.46B | -16.9B | -17.61B | -15.78B | -14.22B | -14.9B | -13.32B | -14.08B | -12.25B | -812.68M | -786.75M | -329.04M | -228.07M | -252.2M | -204.87M | -172.27M | -149.7M | -150.41M | -205.42M | -210.59M | -168.09M | -211.04M | -275.28M | -215.66M |
| Goodwill & Intangibles | 22.59B | 7.49B | 6.99B | 6.49B | 6.02B | 5.4B | 441.59M | 441.59M | 441.59M | 441.59M | 441.59M | 441.59M | 441.59M | 441.59M | 441.59M | 396.89M | 396.89M | 423.52M | 423.52M | 423.52M | 378.44M | 378.44M | 378.44M | 378.4M | 378.44M | 378.44M | 390.51M | 402.58M | 414.66M | 426.7M | 540.54M |
| Goodwill | 490.45M | 490.45M | 490.45M | 481.79M | 481.79M | 481.79M | 441.59M | 441.59M | 441.59M | 441.59M | 441.59M | 441.59M | 441.59M | 441.59M | 441.59M | 396.89M | 396.89M | 423.52M | 423.52M | 423.52M | 378.44M | 378.44M | 378.4M | 378.44M | 378.44M | 378.44M | 390.51M | 402.58M | 414.66M | 525.56M | 540.54M |
| Intangible Assets | 0 | 7B | 6.5B | 6.01B | 5.54B | 4.91B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 423.52M | 423.52M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 426.7M | 0 |
| PP&E (Net) | 0 | 370M | 285M | 240M | 212M | 205M | 186M | 161M | 135M | 108M | 97M | 83M | 54M | 51M | 46M | 48M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.5M | 29.8M | 33.43M | 36.14M | 38.69M | 38.76M | 39.08M | 37.1M | 50.32M |
| Other Assets | 8.79B | 1.3B | 1.11B | 592.41M | 607.63M | 577.63M | -21.95B | -19.55B | -16.94B | -17.65B | -15.86B | -14.34B | -15.01B | -13.45B | -14.14B | -12.37B | -11.17B | -10.49B | -8.39B | -9.78B | -9.7B | -9.12B | -9.08B | -8.62B | -7.7B | -7.08B | -6.48B | -6.25B | -6.31B | -6.46B | -6.01B |
| Total Liabilities | 24.88B | 24.84B | 23.77B | 23.56B | 22.04B | 21.13B | 20.28B | 18.68B | 17.68B | 17.24B | 16.87B | 15.8B | 15.52B | 14.42B | 14.42B | 12.93B | 12.14B | 12.62B | 11.31B | 11.92B | 11.52B | 11.34B | 10.83B | 10.22B | 9.36B | 9.79B | 10.57B | 9.95B | 8.8B | 8.84B | 7.98B |
| Total Debt | 2.78B | 2.63B | 2.74B | 2.12B | 2.08B | 2.03B | 1.92B | 1.65B | 1.67B | 1.46B | 1.4B | 1.23B | 1.23B | 1.22B | 1.31B | 1.02B | 988.52M | 1.15B | 1.03B | 924.49M | 891.69M | 1.15B | 1.04B | 875.85M | 753.04M | 740.19M | 695.14M | 789.95M | 738.81M | 911.45M | 832.79M |
| Net Debt | 2.52B | 2.48B | 2.57B | 2.01B | 1.98B | 1.93B | 1.83B | 1.57B | 1.54B | 1.34B | 1.32B | 1.17B | 1.16B | 1.18B | 1.25B | 931.3M | 622.84M | 921.86M | 980.78M | 904.39M | 874.98M | 1.13B | 1.03B | 863.14M | 745.86M | 736.48M | 660.05M | 775.51M | 733.89M | 885.68M | 814.52M |
| Long-Term Debt | 2.32B | 2.32B | 2.32B | 1.63B | 1.63B | 1.55B | 1.67B | 1.35B | 1.36B | 1.13B | 1.13B | 743.73M | 992.13M | 990.87M | 989.69M | 914.99M | 789.64M | 920.47M | 623.47M | 722.43M | 721.96M | 509.84M | 696.62M | 700M | 551.56M | 536.15M | 365.99M | 371.56M | 383.42M | 564.3M | 791.88M |
| Short-Term Debt | 457.05M | 304.66M | 415.4M | 486.11M | 449.1M | 479.64M | 254.92M | 298.74M | 307.85M | 328.07M | 264.48M | 490.13M | 238.4M | 229.07M | 319.04M | 224.84M | 198.88M | 233.31M | 403.71M | 202.06M | 169.74M | 638.89M | 342.95M | 182.45M | 201.48M | 204.04M | 329.15M | 418.39M | 355.39M | 347.15M | 40.91M |
| Total Current Liabilities | 1.29B | 1.98B | 1.94B | 1.75B | 1.65B | 2.72B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accounts Payable | 0 | 540.83M | 532.83M | 514.88M | 509.36M | 412.94M | 399.51M | 365.4M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 228.47M | 222.25M | 221.6M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Revenue | 285.76M | 270.66M | 257.63M | 254.57M | 253.36M | 65.47M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Current Liabilities | 548.53M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.49B | -2.14B | -1.71B | -1.97B | -2.31B | -2.21B | -2.28B | -1.74B | -2.16B | -1.77B | -544.89M | -233.31M | -403.71M | -202.06M | -169.74M | -638.89M | -342.95M | -182.4M | -201.48M | -204.04M | -752.48M | -727.66M | -866.7M | -763.18M | -381.2M |
| Deferred Taxes | 904.99M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Liabilities | 20.36B | 20.54B | 19.51B | 20.18B | 18.76B | 16.86B | -1.67B | -1.35B | -1.36B | -1.13B | -1.13B | -743.73M | -992.13M | -990.87M | -989.69M | -914.99M | -789.64M | -920.47M | -623.47M | -1.69B | -1.73B | -1.52B | -1.69B | -1.61B | -1.27B | -1.12B | -365.99M | -371.56M | -383.42M | -564.3M | -791.88M |
| Total Equity | 6.08B | 5.97B | 5.31B | 4.49B | 3.95B | 8.64B | 8.77B | 7.29B | 5.42B | 6.23B | 4.57B | 4.06B | 4.7B | 3.78B | 4.36B | 4.23B | 4.02B | 3.4B | 2.22B | 3.32B | 3.46B | 3.43B | 3.42B | 3.24B | 3B | 2.64B | 2.4B | 2.19B | 2.45B | 2.13B | 1.82B |
| Equity Growth % | 51.07% | 12.61% | 18.25% | 13.6% | -54.3% | -1.46% | 20.25% | 34.7% | -13.1% | 36.45% | 12.61% | -13.67% | 24.39% | -13.42% | 3.14% | 5.3% | 18.16% | 52.9% | -33.14% | -3.89% | 0.77% | 0.38% | 5.55% | 8.15% | 13.41% | 10.27% | 9.56% | -10.85% | 15.37% | 16.65% | 2.27% |
| Shareholders Equity | 6.08B | 5.97B | 5.31B | 4.49B | 3.95B | 8.64B | 8.77B | 7.29B | 5.42B | 6.23B | 4.57B | 4.06B | 4.7B | 3.78B | 4.36B | 4.23B | 4.02B | 3.4B | 2.22B | 3.32B | 3.46B | 3.43B | 3.42B | 3.24B | 2.85B | 2.5B | 2.2B | 1.99B | 2.26B | 1.93B | 1.63B |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 144.43M | 144.56M | 193.4M | 193.32M | 193.26M | 193.2M | 193.15M |
| Retained Earnings | 8.79B | 8.55B | 8B | 7.48B | 6.89B | 6.18B | 5.87B | 5.55B | 5.21B | 4.81B | 3.89B | 3.61B | 3.38B | 3.55B | 3.4B | 3.63B | 3.51B | 3.23B | 2.93B | 3B | 2.83B | 2.62B | 2.46B | 2.27B | 2.32B | 1.98B | 2.22B | 1.91B | 1.71B | 1.7B | 1.55B |
| Common Stock | 92.22M | 92.22M | 97.22M | 102.22M | 105.22M | 109.22M | 113.22M | 117.22M | 121.22M | 124.22M | 127.22M | 130.22M | 134.22M | 100.81M | 105.81M | 112.31M | 79.88M | 83.88M | 85.88M | 94.88M | 99.88M | 104.88M | 108.8M | 113.78M | 126.8M | 126.8M | 147.8M | 147.8M | 147.8M | 143.22M | 73.78M |
| Accumulated OCI | -1.7B | -1.77B | -2.03B | -2.77B | -2.79B | 2.68B | 3.03B | 1.84B | 319.48M | 1.42B | 577.57M | 231.95M | 997.45M | 210.98M | 925.27M | 549.42M | 22.96M | -319.18M | -1.17B | -80.94M | 140.1M | 269.08M | 405.9M | 393.05M | 176.62M | -12.31M | -148.41M | -174.22M | 144.5M | 136.93M | 46.58M |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 20.32% | 20.59% | 21.87% | 23.01% | 14.21% | 11.84% | 9.11% | 11.97% | 12.05% | 26.93% | 12.75% | 12.04% | 12.81% | 12.99% | 12.32% | 12.06% | 13.46% | 14.41% | 16.3% | 15.55% | 15.05% | 14.46% | 14.07% | 13.79% | 13.74% | 14.15% | 15.8% | 11.81% | 10.68% | 17.61% | 17.28% |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 3.86% | 3.88% | 3.75% | 3.59% | 3.21% | 3.51% | 2.66% | 3.1% | 3.01% | 6.48% | 2.66% | 2.63% | 2.83% | 2.86% | 2.95% | 2.98% | 3.1% | 2.74% | 3.14% | 3.49% | 3.49% | 3.41% | 3.38% | 3.33% | 3.12% | 2.81% | 2.89% | 2.34% | 2.2% | 3.35% | 3.25% |
| Equity / Assets | 19.65% | 19.39% | 18.25% | 15.99% | 15.2% | 29.03% | 30.2% | 28.08% | 23.45% | 26.54% | 21.3% | 20.43% | 23.24% | 20.76% | 23.23% | 24.65% | 24.85% | 21.21% | 16.43% | 21.81% | 23.09% | 23.24% | 23.99% | 24.07% | 24.24% | 21.26% | 18.48% | 18.02% | 21.8% | 19.38% | 18.6% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.46x | 0.44x | 0.52x | 0.47x | 0.53x | 0.23x | 0.22x | 0.23x | 0.31x | 0.23x | 0.31x | 0.30x | 0.26x | 0.32x | 0.30x | 0.24x | 0.25x | 0.34x | 0.46x | 0.28x | 0.26x | 0.33x | 0.30x | 0.27x | 0.25x | 0.28x | 0.29x | 0.36x | 0.30x | 0.43x | 0.46x |
| Book Value per Share | 76.25 | 73.90 | 62.60 | 46.56 | 39.90 | 83.77 | 81.80 | 65.49 | 46.99 | 52.37 | 37.32 | 31.99 | 35.42 | 27.06 | 29.70 | 25.67 | 21.75 | 18.19 | 11.16 | 15.42 | 15.21 | 14.41 | 13.59 | 12.49 | 11.04 | 9.44 | 8.29 | 7.49 | 8.04 | 6.80 | 5.66 |
| Tangible BV per Share | 70.10 | -18.74 | -19.83 | -20.80 | -20.89 | 31.47 | 77.68 | 61.52 | 43.16 | 48.66 | 33.71 | 28.51 | 32.09 | 23.89 | 26.70 | 23.26 | 19.60 | 15.93 | 6.91 | 11.49 | 13.54 | 12.82 | 12.09 | 11.03 | 9.65 | 8.09 | 6.94 | 6.11 | 6.68 | 3.75 | 3.98 |
Captive agency distribution volatility
Based on the provided quarterly data, Globe Life has expanded its total assets from $28.1 billion in 2023Q4 to $31.0 billion in 2026Q1, reflecting a steady accumulation of capital that appears to support the company's long-term policyholder obligations and ongoing underwriting growth initiatives.
The consistent growth in total assets relative to liabilities suggests a strengthening balance sheet, though the pace of expansion warrants monitoring against the company's ability to deploy capital effectively. Investors should note that the steady increase in equity, reaching $6.1 billion by 2026Q1, provides a solid buffer against potential volatility in mortality experience.
As reported in financial statements, the company's claims and loss figures have fluctuated significantly, with a notable spike to $1.1 billion in 2025Q4, suggesting that reserve management remains sensitive to periodic mortality shocks within the core blue-collar demographic served by the firm.
The variability in quarterly loss figures implies that management must maintain rigorous actuarial oversight to ensure reserves remain sufficient for long-tail life insurance liabilities. The interplay between these claims and the company's underwriting discipline appears to be a primary determinant of the firm's overall financial stability.
According to the provided financial data, Globe Life maintains a conservative capital structure, with equity growing to $6.1 billion by 2026Q1, which appears to provide a robust cushion for the company's $24.9 billion in total liabilities and supports its ongoing solvency requirements.
The company's ability to grow equity while simultaneously returning capital to shareholders suggests a disciplined approach to capital management. This capitalization profile appears to offer significant protection against adverse underwriting outcomes, though the sustainability of this buffer depends on continued profitable growth in renewal premiums.
Based on the observed volatility in quarterly loss ratios, which ranged from 50.6% to 69.6% over the last ten quarters, there is an inherent risk that future actuarial adjustments could impact reported equity, necessitating a cautious view of the company's long-term reserve adequacy.
While the current balance sheet appears healthy, the reliance on subjective mortality assumptions in long-term life insurance reserves may mask underlying risks. Investors should monitor whether future shifts in morbidity or mortality trends necessitate significant reserve strengthening, which could potentially pressure the company's capital position.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GL stock.
As of 2025, Globe Life Inc. (GL) had total assets of $30.81B including $19.09B in current assets.
Globe Life Inc. (GL) carries total debt of $2.63B, offset by $18.05B in cash and short-term investments. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
Globe Life Inc. (GL) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $5.97B ($73.90 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
Globe Life Inc. (GL) reported a current ratio of 9.66x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.