MetLifeMET.NValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Richly Valued” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, MetLife (MET.N) trades at a P/E of 18.60x, P/B of 2.34x, P/S of 0.81x, and a dividend yield of 2.32%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 72nd percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 70th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 99th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 100th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 82nd percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 91st percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 58th percentile within its industry and the 48th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 8.38%, ranking at the 58th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
The P/E and P/B percentiles diverge here, differing by 27.4 points — relying on either metric alone could be misleading. Relative to the broader market, its P/E shows a deeper discount than it does against industry peers. Breaking down the total shareholder yield: 2.32% comes from cash dividends, with an implied ~6.06% from buybacks — a fairly balanced mix of both channels. MetLife operates in the Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NYSE: MET · MET
Want the full picture on whether MetLife (MET.N) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 18.60 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 2.34 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 0.81 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 2.32% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 8.38% |