GLOBE LIFE INC. (GL) Return on equity 2016–2025
GLOBE LIFE INC. (GL) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
19.4%FY2025 · since FY2016: 12.0% → 19.4%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 19.4% | -0.7 pp |
| FY2024 | 20.2% | -1.5 pp |
| FY2023 | 21.6% | -1.0 pp |
| FY2022 | 22.6% | -28.8 pp |
| FY2021 | 51.5% | +43.1 pp |
| FY2020 | 8.3% | -2.1 pp |
| FY2019 | 10.4% | -2.5 pp |
| FY2018 | 13.0% | -10.4 pp |
| FY2017 | 23.3% | +11.3 pp |
| FY2016 | 12.0% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice