Greenlight Capital Re (GLRE)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $13.84 | Market Cap: $467.2 MilSector: Financials | Industry: Reinsurance
Greenlight Capital Re (GLRE)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $13.84Market Cap: $467.2 MilSector: FinancialsIndustry: Reinsurance
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -25% | Expensive valuation multiplesP/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 86x |
| Attractive yieldFCF Yield is 33% | Weak revenue growthRev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -4.6% | |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 23% | Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -4.6% | |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Global Risk Management. Themes include Catastrophic Risk Transfer, Specialty Lines Reinsurance, and Alternative Capital Solutions for Risk. |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21% |
| Attractive yieldFCF Yield is 33% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 23% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Global Risk Management. Themes include Catastrophic Risk Transfer, Specialty Lines Reinsurance, and Alternative Capital Solutions for Risk. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -25% |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 86x |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -4.6% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -4.6% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
GLRE Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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1. Fourth Quarter 2024 Net Loss and Underwriting Challenges.
Greenlight Capital Re reported a net loss of $27.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, coupled with a net underwriting loss of $18 million. This period saw the combined ratio increase significantly to 112.1% from 91.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023, primarily due to increased reserves for aviation losses related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and various catastrophe losses.
2. Third Quarter 2025 Net Loss Driven by Investment Performance.
The company reported a net loss of $4.4 million in the third quarter of 2025, a substantial decrease from the net income recorded in the same period of 2024. This downturn was largely attributed to a total investment loss of $17.4 million, primarily stemming from the Solasglas fund.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| GLRE Return | -28% | 7% | 4% | 40% | 23% | -2% | 36% |
| Peers Return | -13% | 7% | 12% | 17% | 24% | 10% | 67% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| GLRE Win Rate | 42% | 58% | 33% | 58% | 42% | 20% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 43% | 45% | 43% | 52% | 57% | 54% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| GLRE Max Drawdown | -48% | -8% | -16% | 0% | -4% | -15% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -42% | -10% | -13% | -4% | -4% | -12% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: RGA, RNR, MTG, EG, HG.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | GLRE | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -31.5% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 46.0% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 288 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -48.6% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 94.7% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1072 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -66.0% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 194.2% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -62.9% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 169.3% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 459 days | 1480 days |
Compare to RGA, RNR, MTG, EG, HG
In The Past
Greenlight Capital Re's stock fell -31.5% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 5/14/2021. A -31.5% loss requires a 46.0% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | WU | Western Union | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.4% | 3.4% | -0.4% |
| 11212025 | COIN | Coinbase Global | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 9.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| 11142025 | PYPL | PayPal | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 0.1% | 0.1% | -7.5% |
| 11142025 | V | Visa | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.1% | -0.1% | -2.7% |
| 11072025 | WD | Walker & Dunlop | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -7.7% | -7.7% | -11.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | WU | Western Union | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.4% | 3.4% | -0.4% |
| 11212025 | COIN | Coinbase Global | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 9.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| 11142025 | PYPL | PayPal | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 0.1% | 0.1% | -7.5% |
| 11142025 | V | Visa | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.1% | -0.1% | -2.7% |
| 11072025 | WD | Walker & Dunlop | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -7.7% | -7.7% | -11.0% |
Research & Analysis
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Peer Comparisons for Greenlight Capital Re
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 108.80 |
| Mkt Cap | 9.3 |
| Rev LTM | 7,452 |
| Op Inc LTM | - |
| FCF LTM | 2,411 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 2,040 |
| CFO LTM | 2,411 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 2,041 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 2.2% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 12.2% |
| Rev Chg Q | -0.4% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | -0.1% |
| Op Mgn LTM | - |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | - |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | - |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 27.0% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 28.2% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 27.0% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 28.2% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 9.3 |
| P/S | 0.9 |
| P/EBIT | 7.2 |
| P/E | 7.7 |
| P/CFO | 3.0 |
| Total Yield | 11.2% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 27.9% |
| D/E | 0.1 |
| Net D/E | -0.7 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 4.2% |
| 3M Rtn | 4.6% |
| 6M Rtn | 3.1% |
| 12M Rtn | -7.2% |
| 3Y Rtn | 44.9% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 4.2% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -2.0% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -11.6% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -20.4% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -25.5% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11032025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8042025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5072025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 3102025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11042024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8062024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5082024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 3052024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11082023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8022023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5092023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 3082023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11022022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8022022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5032022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3082022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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