(MET) MetLife - Overview

Sector: Financial Services | Industry: Insurance - Life | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 53.206m USD | Total Return: 8.3% in 12m

Life Insurance, Annuities, Employee Benefits, Asset Management
Total Rating 29
Safety 16
Buy Signal 0.29
Insurance - Life
Industry Rotation: -10.1
Market Cap: 53.2B
Avg Turnover: 245M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility21.7%
VaR 5th Pctl3.95%
VaR vs Median10.5%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.27
Rel. Str. IBD50.3
Rel. Str. Peer Group52.5
Character TTM
Beta0.822
Beta Downside0.968
Hurst Exponent0.501
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD21.97%
CAGR/Max DD0.90
CAGR/Mean DD3.36
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of MET over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-06": 2.3, "2021-09": 2.39, "2021-12": 2.17, "2022-03": 2.08, "2022-06": 2, "2022-09": 1.21, "2022-12": 1.55, "2023-03": 1.52, "2023-06": 1.94, "2023-09": 1.97, "2023-12": 1.83, "2024-03": 1.83, "2024-06": 2.28, "2024-09": 1.95, "2024-12": 2.09, "2025-03": 1.96, "2025-06": 2.02, "2025-09": 2.37, "2025-12": 2.49, "2026-03": 2.42,
EPS CAGR: 11.94%
EPS Trend: 94.1%
Last SUE: 1.11
Qual. Beats: 2
Revenue Revenue of MET over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-06: 18524, 2021-09: 16905, 2021-12: 20089, 2022-03: 15756, 2022-06: 15556, 2022-09: 22270, 2022-12: 16316, 2023-03: 15388, 2023-06: 16623, 2023-09: 15866, 2023-12: 19028, 2024-03: 15902, 2024-06: 17491, 2024-09: 18298, 2024-12: 18440, 2025-03: 18263, 2025-06: 17176, 2025-09: 16881, 2025-12: 23814, 2026-03: 19074,
Rev. CAGR: 4.85%
Rev. Trend: 82.5%
Last SUE: -0.13
Qual. Beats: 0

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

Supp Ema20

Description: MET MetLife

MetLife, Inc. is a global financial services provider headquartered in New York, specializing in insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management. The company operates through six distinct segments, offering a diverse product suite that includes life, dental, disability, and pet insurance alongside institutional income annuities and pension risk transfers. Its business model relies heavily on geographic diversification across Asia, Latin America, and the EMEA region to mitigate regional economic volatility.

As a major player in the Life & Health Insurance sub-industry, MetLife generates revenue through policy premiums and the management of a vast investment portfolio used to fund future claims. The sector is characterized by its sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations, which directly impact the yields on the fixed-income securities typically held by insurers. For a deeper look at the companys valuation metrics, consider reviewing the latest data on ValueRay.

In addition to retail insurance, MetLife provides capital markets investment products and specialized funding agreements for corporate and institutional clients. The firm was incorporated in 1999, though its operational history traces back significantly further, positioning it as a cornerstone institution within the global credit and protection markets.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Interest rate fluctuations impact spread margins and investment portfolio yields
  • Group Benefits segment performance hinges on employment levels and wage growth
  • Pension risk transfer market expansion drives institutional retirement revenue growth
  • Variable investment income volatility affects quarterly earnings and capital returns
  • Emerging market expansion in Asia and Latin America fuels long-term growth
Piotroski VR-10 (Strict) 4.5
Net Income: 3.62b TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.00 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA -0.28 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: -264.0% < 20% (prev -151.5%; Δ -112.5% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.02 > 3% & CFO 16.5b > Net Income 3.62b
Net Debt (-27.3b) to EBITDA (5.57b): -4.91 < 3
Current Ratio: 0.26 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (655.7m) vs 12m ago -4.56% < -2%
Gross Margin: 28.40% > 18% (prev 0.27%; Δ 2.81k% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 10.75% > 50% (prev 10.53%; Δ 0.22% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 4.51 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 5.57b / Interest Expense TTM 1.07b)
Altman Z'' -1.51
A: -0.27 (Total Current Assets 73.0b - Total Current Liabilities 276b) / Total Assets 743b
B: 0.06 (Retained Earnings 45.1b / Total Assets 743b)
C: 0.01 (EBIT TTM 4.81b / Avg Total Assets 716b)
D: 0.04 (Book Value of Equity 25.8b / Total Liabilities 715b)
Altman-Z'' = -1.51 = D
Beneish M -2.69
DSRI: 1.32 (Receivables 50.3b/35.8b, Revenue 76.9b/72.5b)
GMI: 0.94 (GM 28.40% / 26.79%)
AQI: 1.16 (AQ_t 0.90 / AQ_t-1 0.77)
SGI: 1.06 (Revenue 76.9b / 72.5b)
TATA: -0.02 (NI 3.62b - CFO 16.5b) / TA 743b)
Beneish M = -2.69 (Cap -4..+1) = A
What is the price of MET shares?

As of June 01, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 82.69 with a total of 2,083,061 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.91%, over one month by +4.02%, over three months by +13.77% and over the past year by +8.25%.

Is MET a buy, sell or hold?

MetLife has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.19. Therefore, it is recommended to buy MET.

  • StrongBuy: 7
  • Buy: 5
  • Hold: 4
  • Sell: 0
  • StrongSell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the MET price?
Analysts Target Price 92 11.3%
MetLife (MET) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 01 June 2026
Market Cap USD = 53.2b (53.2b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 15.9942
P/E Forward = 9.1659
P/S = 0.69
P/B = 1.9592
P/EG = 0.4408
Revenue TTM = 76.9b USD
EBIT TTM = 4.81b USD
EBITDA TTM = 5.57b USD
Long Term Debt = 19.6b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 404.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 20.3b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter) + Leases 6.00m
Net Debt = -27.3b USD (calculated: Debt 20.3b - CCE 47.6b)
Enterprise Value = 25.9b USD (53.2b + Debt 20.3b - CCE 47.6b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 4.51 (Ebit TTM 4.81b / Interest Expense TTM 1.07b)
EV/FCF = 7.15x (Enterprise Value 25.9b / FCF TTM 3.62b)
FCF Yield = 13.98% (FCF TTM 3.62b / Enterprise Value 25.9b)
FCF Margin = 4.70% (FCF TTM 3.62b / Revenue TTM 76.9b)
Net Margin = 4.70% (Net Income TTM 3.62b / Revenue TTM 76.9b)
Gross Margin = 28.40% ((Revenue TTM 76.9b - Cost of Revenue TTM 55.1b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 37.24% (prev 30.53%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.03 (Enterprise Value 25.9b / Total Assets 743b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 5.26% (Interest Expense 1.07b / Debt 20.3b)
Taxrate = 22.89% (345.0m / 1.51b)
NOPAT = 3.71b (EBIT 4.81b * (1 - 22.89%))
Current Ratio = 0.25 (Total Current Assets 73.0b / Total Current Liabilities 293b)
Debt / Equity = 0.74 (Debt 20.3b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 27.3b)
Debt / EBITDA = -4.91 (Net Debt -27.3b / EBITDA 5.57b)
Debt / FCF = -7.55 (Net Debt -27.3b / FCF TTM 3.62b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 28.1b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 0.51% (Net Income 3.62b / Total Assets 743b)
RoE = 12.88% (Net Income TTM 3.62b / Total Stockholder Equity 28.1b)
RoCE = 10.10% (EBIT 4.81b / Capital Employed (Equity 28.1b + L.T.Debt 19.6b))
RoIC = 0.50% (NOPAT 3.71b / Invested Capital 743b)
WACC = 7.54% (E(53.2b)/V(73.5b) * Re(8.87%) + D(20.3b)/V(73.5b) * Rd(5.26%) * (1-Tc(0.23)))
Discount Rate = 8.87% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: -100.00 | Cagr: -5.54%
[DCF] Terminal Value 73.10% ; FCFF base≈4.28b ; Y1≈3.75b ; Y5≈3.03b
[DCF] Fair Price = 118.1 (EV 48.7b - Net Debt -27.3b = Equity 76.0b / Shares 643.4m; r=8.35% [WACC [floored]]; 5y FCF grow -15.0% → 2.50% )
EPS Correlation: 94.15 | EPS CAGR: 11.94% | SUE: 1.11 | # QB: 2
Revenue Correlation: 82.47 | Revenue CAGR: 4.85% | SUE: -0.13 | # QB: 0
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=2.39 | Chg30d=-2.13% | Revisions=-8% | Analysts=13
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=2.53 | Chg30d=+0.34% | Revisions=+38% | Analysts=13
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=9.87 | Chg30d=+0.81% | Revisions=+43% | GrowthEPS=+11.8% | GrowthRev=+0.5%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=10.99 | Chg30d=+0.47% | Revisions=+38% | GrowthEPS=+11.4% | GrowthRev=+5.1%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: +43%