METLIFE INC (MET) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:MET • US59156R1086

71.83 USD
-1.11 (-1.52%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
69.6788 USD
-2.15 (-2.99%)
Pre-Market: 3/9/2026, 8:00:09 AM
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This MET fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to MET. MET was compared to 149 industry peers in the Insurance industry. The financial health of MET is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. MET scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. MET Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year MET was profitable.
  • In the past year MET had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MET has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years MET always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
MET Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMET Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

1.2 Ratios

  • MET's Return On Assets of 0.43% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MET is outperformed by 75.17% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of MET (11.17%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.57%, MET is doing worse than 67.79% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MET had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 0.56%. This is significantly below the industry average of 15.25%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (0.57%) for MET is above the 3 year average (0.56%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.43%
ROE 11.17%
ROIC 0.57%
ROA(3y)0.42%
ROA(5y)0.49%
ROE(3y)10.39%
ROE(5y)9.69%
ROIC(3y)0.56%
ROIC(5y)0.61%
MET Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMET Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • MET has a Profit Margin of 4.12%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MET underperforms 69.80% of its industry peers.
  • MET's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.25%, MET is doing worse than 70.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MET's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.25%
PM (TTM) 4.12%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y10.43%
OM growth 5Y-8.74%
PM growth 3Y6.96%
PM growth 5Y-11.64%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
MET Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMET Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

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2. MET Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • MET has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MET has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, MET has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for MET has been reduced compared to a year ago.
MET Yearly Shares OutstandingMET Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
MET Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMET Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200B 400B 600B 800B

2.2 Solvency

  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MET is 1.11, which is an excellent value as it means it would take MET, only 1.11 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • MET has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.11. This is in the better half of the industry: MET outperforms 67.79% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67 indicates that MET is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of MET (0.67) is worse than 81.88% of its industry peers.
  • Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for MET, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.67
Debt/FCF 1.11
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.08
WACC7.47%
MET Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMET Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
MET Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMET Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. MET Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • MET shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.71%, which is quite good.
  • MET shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.67% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 8.30% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.56% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.71%
EPS 3Y9.29%
EPS 5Y7.67%
EPS Q2Q%24.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.3%
Revenue growth 3Y3.28%
Revenue growth 5Y2.56%
Sales Q2Q%22.56%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.80% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, MET will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.95% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.71%
EPS Next 2Y11.29%
EPS Next 3Y11.22%
EPS Next 5Y9.8%
Revenue Next Year-3.37%
Revenue Next 2Y0.48%
Revenue Next 3Y1.6%
Revenue Next 5Y2.95%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
MET Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMET Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 20B 40B 60B 80B
MET Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMET Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8 10

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4. MET Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.04, the valuation of MET can be described as very reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MET indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MET is cheaper than 71.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MET to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.29), we can say MET is valued rather cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.27, the valuation of MET can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MET is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.60, MET is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.04
Fwd PE 7.27
MET Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMET Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MET indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MET is cheaper than 63.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MET indicates a rather cheap valuation: MET is cheaper than 83.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.74
EV/EBITDA 6.86
MET Per share dataMET EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)1.05
EPS Next 2Y11.29%
EPS Next 3Y11.22%

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5. MET Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MET has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.11%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.89, MET pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, MET pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.11%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MET has a limited annual growth rate of 4.26%.
  • MET has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of MET decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.26%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
MET Yearly Dividends per shareMET Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 10 20 30

5.3 Sustainability

  • MET pays out 53.67% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of MET is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP53.67%
EPS Next 2Y11.29%
EPS Next 3Y11.22%
MET Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMET Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B
MET Dividend Payout.MET Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MET Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MET Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

METLIFE INC

NYSE:MET (3/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 69.6788 -2.15 (-2.99%)

71.83

-1.11 (-1.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners76.86%
Inst Owner Change-0.7%
Ins Owners0.22%
Ins Owner Change5.59%
Market Cap46.84B
Revenue(TTM)76.94B
Net Income(TTM)3.17B
Analysts79.05
Price Target94.94 (32.17%)
Short Float %1.88%
Short Ratio2.7
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.11%
Yearly Dividend2.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.26%
DP53.67%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-03
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.11%
Min EPS beat(2)1.16%
Max EPS beat(2)9.06%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.12%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.87%
Max EPS beat(4)9.06%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.63%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.6%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.34%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-13.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.79%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.63%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.09%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.2%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.72%
PT rev (1m)-0.15%
PT rev (3m)-0.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.97%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.94%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.04
Fwd PE 7.27
P/S 0.61
P/FCF 2.74
P/OCF 2.74
P/B 1.65
P/tB 2.49
EV/EBITDA 6.86
EPS(TTM)8.93
EY12.43%
EPS(NY)9.89
Fwd EY13.76%
FCF(TTM)26.21
FCFY36.49%
OCF(TTM)26.21
OCFY36.49%
SpS118
BVpS43.55
TBVpS28.81
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)1.05
Graham Number93.55
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.43%
ROE 11.17%
ROCE 0.75%
ROIC 0.57%
ROICexc 0.59%
ROICexgc 0.88%
OM 7.25%
PM (TTM) 4.12%
GM N/A
FCFM 22.21%
ROA(3y)0.42%
ROA(5y)0.49%
ROE(3y)10.39%
ROE(5y)9.69%
ROIC(3y)0.56%
ROIC(5y)0.61%
ROICexc(3y)0.58%
ROICexc(5y)0.62%
ROICexgc(3y)0.84%
ROICexgc(5y)0.91%
ROCE(3y)0.74%
ROCE(5y)0.8%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.16%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.71%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.17%
OM growth 3Y10.43%
OM growth 5Y-8.74%
PM growth 3Y6.96%
PM growth 5Y-11.64%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.67
Debt/FCF 1.11
Debt/EBITDA 3
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 5.36
Cash Conversion 269.85%
Profit Quality 538.67%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC7.47%
ROIC/WACC0.08
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)626.13%
Profit Quality(5y)527.51%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.71%
EPS 3Y9.29%
EPS 5Y7.67%
EPS Q2Q%24.04%
EPS Next Y10.71%
EPS Next 2Y11.29%
EPS Next 3Y11.22%
EPS Next 5Y9.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.3%
Revenue growth 3Y3.28%
Revenue growth 5Y2.56%
Sales Q2Q%22.56%
Revenue Next Year-3.37%
Revenue Next 2Y0.48%
Revenue Next 3Y1.6%
Revenue Next 5Y2.95%
EBIT growth 1Y-16.96%
EBIT growth 3Y14.04%
EBIT growth 5Y-6.4%
EBIT Next Year-4.31%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y17.08%
FCF growth 3Y8.98%
FCF growth 5Y7.99%
OCF growth 1Y17.08%
OCF growth 3Y8.98%
OCF growth 5Y7.99%

METLIFE INC / MET FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for MET stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MET.


What is the valuation status for MET stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to METLIFE INC (MET). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of MET stock?

METLIFE INC (MET) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MET stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for METLIFE INC (MET) is 8.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.65.


What is the financial health of METLIFE INC (MET) stock?

The financial health rating of METLIFE INC (MET) is 4 / 10.