MET Metlife PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As of May 21, 2025, the Metlife stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 12.63. This results from the current EPS of $6.17 and stock price of $77.9. The P/E ratio has decreased by 19% from the past four quarters average of 15.5.
MET PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Metlife has averaged 20.15 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 12.63 is 37% 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 | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.69 | -62.33% | $81.88 | $5.98 |
| 2023 | 36.34 | 218.77% | $66.13 | $1.82 |
| 2022 | 11.4 | 40.57% | $72.37 | $6.35 |
| 2021 | 8.11 | -1.22% | $62.49 | $7.71 |
| 2020 | 8.21 | -1.79% | $46.95 | $5.72 |
| 2019 | 8.36 | 0.84% | $50.97 | $6.1 |
| 2018 | 8.29 | -40.14% | $41.06 | $4.95 |
| 2017 | 13.85 | -82.52% | $50.56 | $3.65 |
| 2016 | 79.25 | 667.93% | $53.89 | $0.68 |
| 2015 | 10.32 | 4.56% | $48.21 | $4.67 |
| 2014 | 9.87 | -46.18% | $54.09 | $5.48 |
| 2013 | 18.34 | -37.64% | $53.92 | $2.94 |
| 2012 | 29.41 | 447.67% | $32.94 | $1.12 |
| 2011 | 5.37 | -65.2% | $31.18 | $5.81 |
| 2010 | 15.43 | N/A | $44.44 | $2.88 |
Metlife PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 13.01 | -4.97% | $80.29 | $6.17 |
| Dec 2024 | 13.69 | -17.33% | $81.88 | $5.98 |
| Sep 2024 | 16.56 | -12.24% | $82.48 | $4.98 |
| Jun 2024 | 18.87 | -25.65% | $70.19 | $3.72 |
| Mar 2024 | 25.38 | -30.16% | $74.11 | $2.92 |
| Dec 2023 | 36.34 | 75.05% | $66.13 | $1.82 |
| Sep 2023 | 20.76 | 41.42% | $62.91 | $3.03 |
| Jun 2023 | 14.68 | 13.01% | $56.53 | $3.85 |
| Mar 2023 | 12.99 | 13.95% | $57.94 | $4.46 |
| Dec 2022 | 11.4 | 15.38% | $72.37 | $6.35 |
| Sep 2022 | 9.88 | 3.02% | $60.78 | $6.15 |
| Jun 2022 | 9.59 | 27.02% | $62.79 | $6.55 |
| Mar 2022 | 7.55 | -6.91% | $70.28 | $9.31 |
| Dec 2021 | 8.11 | -19.7% | $62.49 | $7.71 |
| Sep 2021 | 10.1 | -15.13% | $61.73 | $6.11 |
MET Price vs fair value
MET average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of MET is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
MET PE vs peers
Compared to its peers AFG and AIZ, MET's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than VOYA's. Metlife's current PE ratio of 12.63 is below the average of its peers, which is 13.74.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| VOYA Voya Financial Inc | 12.31 | $6.45B |
| MET Metlife Inc | 12.63 | $52.29B |
| AFG American Financial Group Inc | 12.91 | $10.26B |
| CNO CNO Financial Group Inc | 13.03 | $3.75B |
| AIZ Assurant Inc | 14.93 | $9.77B |
| HMN Horace Mann Educators Corp | 15.52 | $1.76B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Metlife's PE ratio?
As of May 21, 2025, MET stock has a price to earnings ratio of 12.63.
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 16.93.
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 15.42.
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 37% 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 (May 21, 2025), Metlife's stock price is $77.9. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $6.17. Therefore, Metlife's P/E ratio for today is 12.63. PE RATIO(12.63) = STOCK PRICE($77.9) / TTM EPS($6.17)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.