Primerica maintains a lean capital structure with $2.5 billion in equity against $12.2 billion in total liabilities, though the sharp contraction in loss reserves to $163.9 million in 2026Q1 warrants further investigation.
| 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 |
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| Total Assets | 14.68B | 15.01B | 14.58B | 15.03B | 14.64B | 16.12B | 14.91B | 13.69B | 12.6B | 12.46B | 11.44B | 10.61B | 10.74B | 10.33B | 10.32B | 10B | 9.88B | 13.23B | 11.16B | 12.18B |
| Asset Growth % | 5.59% | 2.95% | -2.97% | 2.64% | -9.19% | 8.17% | 8.89% | 8.68% | 1.08% | 8.93% | 7.79% | -1.17% | 3.95% | 0.14% | 3.17% | 1.16% | -25.28% | 18.52% | -8.34% | - |
| Total Investment Assets | 4M | 4.54B | 5.28B | 5.16B | 4.1B | 4.26B | 3.9B | 3.66B | 3.39B | 3.03B | 2.38B | 2.33B | 2.26B | 1.98B | 1.96B | 2B | 2.13B | 6.44B | 5.33B | 5.46B |
| Long-Term Investments | 16.85B | 3.31B | 4.28B | 4.15B | 4.05B | 4.23B | 3.87B | 3.63B | 970.39M | 737.15M | 2.35B | 365.22M | 220M | 1.81B | 1.93B | 2B | 2.13B | 6.44B | 5.33B | 5.46B |
| Short-Term Investments | 3.44B | 1.23B | 995.38M | 1B | 2.56B | 2.79B | 2.46B | 2.36B | 2.08B | 1.97B | 1.84B | 1.78B | 1.81B | 1.8B | 1.92B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Current Assets | 4.09B | 4.9B | 4.71B | 1.62B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.75B | 2.21B | 2B | 1.88B | 1.95B | 1.9B | 2B | 2.1B | 2.21B | 1.66B | 1.3B | 1.7B |
| Cash & Equivalents | 645.81M | 756.23M | 687.82M | 613.15M | 489.24M | 392.5M | 547.57M | 256.88M | 262.14M | 279.96M | 211.98M | 152.29M | 192.52M | 149.19M | 112.22M | 136.08M | 126.04M | 625.26M | 302.35M | 625.35M |
| Receivables | 9.41B | 2.92B | 3.03B | 3.29B | 3.66B | 4.76B | 4.59B | 4.4B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.04B | 998.76M | 1.08B |
| Other Current Assets | -280.22M | 0 | 0 | 1.81B | -6.72B | -7.94B | -7.6B | -7.01B | 775.43M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goodwill & Intangibles | 11.78B | 3.96B | 45.27M | 302.73M | 313.23M | 374.98M | 45.27M | 45.27M | 48.11M | 51.51M | 54.91M | 58.32M | 61.72M | 68.86M | 69.82M | 71.93M | 75.36M | 78.89M | 82.43M | 280.96M |
| Goodwill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 127.71M | 127.71M | 179.15M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 194.99M |
| Intangible Assets | 45.27M | 3.96B | 45.27M | 175.03M | 185.53M | 195.82M | 45.27M | 45.27M | 48.11M | 51.51M | 54.91M | 58.32M | 61.72M | 68.86M | 69.82M | 71.93M | 75.36M | 78.89M | 82.43M | 85.97M |
| PP&E (Net) | 40.94M | 81.67M | 87.72M | 91.96M | 93.16M | 114.96M | 104.29M | 93.38M | 36M | 28.1M | 27.47M | 29.41M | 26.46M | 25.05M | 13.36M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Assets | -6.81B | 2.63B | 5.34B | 6.44B | -4.46B | -4.72B | -4.01B | -3.76B | 2.07B | -765.25M | -2.38B | -394.63M | -246.46M | -1.83B | -1.95B | -2B | -2.13B | -6.52B | -5.41B | -5.74B |
| Total Liabilities | 12.16B | 12.57B | 12.32B | 12.96B | 12.61B | 14.03B | 13.07B | 12.04B | 11.13B | 11.04B | 10.22B | 9.47B | 9.49B | 9.11B | 9.04B | 8.58B | 8.45B | 8.28B | 7.05B | 7.4B |
| Total Debt | 1.77B | 1.82B | 1.95B | 2.04B | 2.08B | 2.04B | 1.77B | 1.61B | 1.34B | 1.11B | 875.41M | 739.8M | 594.53M | 374.48M | 374.43M | 300M | 300M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net Debt | 1.13B | 1.06B | 1.27B | 1.43B | 1.59B | 1.65B | 1.23B | 1.35B | 1.08B | 829.71M | 663.43M | 587.51M | 402.02M | 225.29M | 262.22M | 163.92M | 173.96M | -625.26M | -302.35M | -625.35M |
| Long-Term Debt | 1.73B | 1.77B | 1.9B | 1.98B | 2.04B | 1.97B | 1.72B | 1.56B | 1.34B | 1.11B | 875.41M | 736.98M | 594.53M | 374.48M | 374.43M | 300M | 300M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Short-Term Debt | 0 | 0 | 7.23M | 5.67M | 0 | 15M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 130.77M | 743.71M | 488.35M | 22.67M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 313.86M | 24.9M | 26.36M | 6.48M | 15.01M | 15.02M | 28.41M | 33.18M | 43.22M | 202.51M | 40.31M | 52.86M |
| Accounts Payable | 0 | 495.36M | 488.35M | 513.8M | 538.25M | 585.38M | 519.71M | 339.95M | 313.86M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 202.51M | 40.31M | 52.86M |
| Deferred Revenue | 17.02M | 15.52M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Current Liabilities | 113.76M | 28.31M | -7.23M | -5.67M | -575.13M | -615.69M | -540.76M | -360.18M | -389.12M | -24.9M | -26.36M | 0 | 0 | -15.02M | 0 | 0 | 0 | -90.89M | -12.3M | -282.12M |
| Deferred Taxes | 28.31M | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Liabilities | 9.89B | 9.97B | 9.82B | 10.81B | -2.25B | -2.25B | -1.98B | -1.8B | 9.63B | 9.75B | 9.12B | 8.58B | 8.76B | 8.63B | 8.57B | 8.24B | 8.11B | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Equity | 2.52B | 2.45B | 2.26B | 2.07B | 2.03B | 2.09B | 1.84B | 1.65B | 1.46B | 1.42B | 1.22B | 1.15B | 1.25B | 1.22B | 1.28B | 1.42B | 1.43B | 4.94B | 4.11B | 4.78B |
| Equity Growth % | 46.63% | 8.27% | 9.35% | 1.71% | -2.8% | 13.83% | 11.1% | 13.07% | 2.99% | 16.19% | 6.6% | -7.98% | 1.89% | -4.19% | -10.35% | -0.62% | -71.04% | 20.23% | -13.97% | - |
| Shareholders Equity | 2.52B | 2.45B | 2.26B | 2.07B | 2.03B | 2.08B | 1.84B | 1.65B | 1.46B | 1.42B | 1.22B | 1.15B | 1.25B | 1.22B | 1.28B | 1.42B | 1.43B | 4.94B | 4.11B | 4.78B |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.27M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Retained Earnings | 2.44B | 2.42B | 2.23B | 2.28B | 2.15B | 2B | 1.71B | 1.59B | 1.49B | 1.38B | 1.14B | 952.8M | 795.74M | 640.84M | 503.17M | 566.02M | 395.06M | 3.65B | 3.34B | 3.6B |
| Common Stock | 313K | 318K | 334K | 350K | 368K | 394K | 393K | 412K | 427K | 443K | 457K | 483K | 522K | 548K | 564K | 649K | 728K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | 79.35M | 29.43M | 27.22M | -211.33M | -122.73M | 72.39M | 129.71M | 58.8M | -28.43M | 43.57M | 29.6M | 12.23M | 95.53M | 108.01M | 169.41M | 148.06M | 152.54M | 170.88M | -323.92M | 47.25M |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 32.28% | 31.93% | 21.76% | 28.15% | 22.91% | 24.32% | 22.14% | 23.53% | 22.5% | 26.53% | 18.54% | 15.88% | 14.71% | 13.03% | 12.88% | 11.02% | 7.29% | 10.92% | 3.77% | 12.42% |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 5.2% | 5.08% | 3.18% | 3.89% | 3.07% | 3.08% | 2.7% | 2.79% | 2.59% | 2.93% | 1.99% | 1.78% | 1.72% | 1.58% | 1.71% | 1.58% | 2.01% | 4.06% | 1.44% | 4.88% |
| Equity / Assets | 17.17% | 16.29% | 15.49% | 13.75% | 13.87% | 12.96% | 12.32% | 12.07% | 11.6% | 11.39% | 10.68% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 11.83% | 12.36% | 14.23% | 14.48% | 37.37% | 36.84% | 39.26% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.70x | 0.74x | 0.86x | 0.99x | 1.03x | 0.98x | 0.97x | 0.98x | 0.92x | 0.78x | 0.72x | 0.65x | 0.48x | 0.31x | 0.29x | 0.21x | 0.21x | - | - | - |
| Book Value per Share | 79.42 | 74.84 | 66.06 | 57.34 | 53.31 | 52.70 | 45.69 | 39.05 | 33.23 | 31.06 | 25.74 | 22.50 | 22.81 | 21.58 | 20.44 | 19.46 | 19.64 | 67.99 | 54.83 | 63.73 |
| Tangible BV per Share | 77.99 | -46.37 | 64.73 | 48.94 | 45.09 | 43.25 | 44.56 | 37.98 | 32.13 | 29.93 | 24.58 | 21.36 | 21.67 | 20.36 | 19.32 | 18.48 | 18.61 | 66.91 | 53.73 | 59.99 |
Reserve Volatility and Lapse
As reported in recent financial statements, Primerica's equity base has remained relatively stable, hovering around $2.5 billion in 2026Q1, which suggests that the company is successfully balancing its ongoing capital return programs with the internal capital generation required to support its expanding term life insurance book.
The consistency in equity levels despite aggressive share repurchases indicates that the company's core insurance operations are generating sufficient organic capital to offset outflows. Investors should monitor whether this equilibrium holds as the company continues to scale its newer, potentially more capital-intensive Senior Health segment.
According to historical balance sheet data, loss reserves experienced a sharp contraction from $479.2 million in 2025Q1 to $163.9 million by 2026Q1, a trend that may indicate significant shifts in actuarial assumptions or a change in the underlying risk profile of the company's insurance liabilities.
Such a material reduction in reserve levels relative to historical norms warrants further investigation into whether this reflects favorable claims experience or a structural change in how the company accounts for long-tail liabilities. This volatility could imply that future earnings may be sensitive to unexpected reserve adjustments if loss trends normalize.
Based on the provided financial data, Primerica maintains a lean balance sheet with total liabilities of $12.2 billion against $2.5 billion in equity, reflecting a capital-light structure that appears to prioritize liquidity and shareholder returns over the accumulation of massive, interest-sensitive asset-liability mismatches common in life insurance.
The company's ability to maintain this capital structure while supporting a massive, decentralized sales force suggests a high degree of operational efficiency. This positioning appears to provide management with the flexibility to navigate market cycles without the immediate need for external financing or significant balance sheet deleveraging.
As indicated by the significant fluctuations in reported loss figures, the primary balance sheet risk for Primerica appears to be the potential for adverse reserve development, which could be exacerbated by inflationary pressures impacting the long-term persistency of the company's core middle-income term life insurance policies.
While the company's capital position appears healthy, the sensitivity of its reserves to policyholder behavior suggests that any structural decline in persistency could force a rapid and painful unlocking of deferred acquisition costs. Investors should remain cautious regarding the potential for these non-cash accounting adjustments to impact future statutory capital adequacy.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PRI stock.
As of 2025, Primerica, Inc. (PRI) had total assets of $15.01B including $4.90B in current assets.
Primerica, Inc. (PRI) carries total debt of $1.82B, offset by $1.98B in cash and short-term investments. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
Primerica, Inc. (PRI) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $2.45B ($74.84 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
Primerica, Inc. (PRI) reported a current ratio of 6.59x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.