MET Metlife PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the Metlife stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 16.34. This results from the current EPS of $4.98 and stock price of $81.36. The P/E ratio has decreased by 33% from the past four quarters average of 24.3.
MET PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Metlife has averaged 19.92 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 16.34 is 18% below the historical average. In the past ten years, MET's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2017 quarter at 228.92, when the stock price was $54.94 and the EPS was $0.24. The lowest value was in the Mar 2020 quarter, when it reached 3.22 with a price of $30.57 and an EPS of $9.48.
Metlife PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 667.93% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -82.52% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36.34 | 218.77% |
| 2022 | 11.4 | 40.57% |
| 2021 | 8.11 | -1.22% |
| 2020 | 8.21 | -1.79% |
| 2019 | 8.36 | 0.84% |
| 2018 | 8.29 | -40.14% |
| 2017 | 13.85 | -82.52% |
| 2016 | 79.25 | 667.93% |
| 2015 | 10.32 | 4.56% |
| 2014 | 9.87 | -46.18% |
MET average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of MET is greater than its 3 and 5-year historical averages, but it is lower than the 10-year average.
MET PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks AFG and AIZ, MET's PE ratio stands higher. Metlife's current PE ratio of 16.34 is above the average of its peers, which is 13.73.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| VOYA Voya Financial Inc | 10.49 | $6.47B |
| AFG American Financial Group Inc | 12.84 | $11.5B |
| CNO CNO Financial Group Inc | 14.54 | $3.8B |
| AIZ Assurant Inc | 15.07 | $10.89B |
| HMN Horace Mann Educators Corp | 15.69 | $1.61B |
| MET Metlife Inc | 16.34 | $56.34B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Metlife's PE ratio?
As of Dec 20, 2024, MET stock has a price to earnings ratio of 16.34.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Metlife (MET)?
As an average over the last 3 years, MET stock has a PE ratio of 16.01.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Metlife (MET)?
As an average over the last 5 years, MET stock has a PE ratio of 14.66.
What is the highest PE ratio for MET?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 228.92 in the Jun 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for MET compare to its historical average?
MET's price to earnings ratio is currently 18% below its 10-year historical average.
How is MET's PE ratio calculated (Metlife PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Metlife's stock price is $81.36. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $4.98. Therefore, Metlife's P/E ratio for today is 16.34. PE RATIO(16.34) = STOCK PRICE($81.36) / TTM EPS($4.98)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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