MetLife, Inc.
METFinancial ServicesNASDAQInsurance - Life · Last scanned May 30, 2026
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Daily timeframeMetLife, Inc., a financial services company, provides insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management services worldwide. The company carries a $53.21B market cap, placing it firmly in the large-cap category. It operates in six segments: Group Benefits; Retirement and Income Solutions; Asia; Latin America; Europe, the Middle East and Africa; and MetLife Holdings.
Market Cap
$53.21B
Beta
0.78
P/E (TTM)
16.25
P/E (Fwd)
7.52
EPS (TTM)
$5.17
EPS (Fwd)
$10.99
ROE
13.0%
ROA
0.4%
Cash
$27.63B
Total Debt
$49.49B
Free CF
-$17.43B
52W Change
5.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
MetLife, Inc. carries $49.49B in total debt against $27.63B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 1.8x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow is running at -$17.43B, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. Return on equity stands at 13.0%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 0.4% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $67.41B to $75.65B.
The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing MET's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.