Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Globe Life Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
19.4%
FY2025
5-year range
19.4% / 51.5%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-3.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#71 of 388
Financials
What the data says
Globe Life's return on equity (roe) of 19.4% is higher than 82% of companies in the Financials sector (FY2025). Return on Equity (ROE) has declined for 4 consecutive years, from 51.5% in FY2021 to 19.4% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
19.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +11.1%. Top quartile in the Financials sector.
Declined from 21.6% to 19.4% over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -3.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- +11.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+18.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Globe Life's return on equity (roe) has declined for 4 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 3.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 3.1pp above the Financials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.53 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong return on equity: 20.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 19.4% | -3.7% |
| FY2024 | 20.2% | -6.7% |
| FY2023 | 21.6% | -4.5% |
| FY2022 | 22.7% | -56.0% |
| FY2021 | 51.5% | +517.0% |
| FY2020 | 8.3% | -20.0% |
| FY2019 | 10.4% | -19.5% |
| FY2018 | 13.0% | -44.5% |
| FY2017 | 23.3% | +93.9% |
| FY2016 | 12.0% | -7.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 29, 2026