MET Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 101h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The debt-to-equity ratio compares a company's total liabilities to its shareholders' equity, showing how much debt it uses to fund operations relative to its own capital.
Sector Performance
53th percentileMET
0.78x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
Prior Period
0.77x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The debt-to-equity ratio compares a company's total liabilities to its shareholders' equity, showing how much debt it uses to fund operations relative to its own capital.
At 0.78x, MET has $0.78 of debt for every $1 of equity, which is a moderate leverage level for a financial firm. This sits slightly above the sector median of 0.74x, placing MET at the 53rd percentile among peers — essentially in the middle of the pack. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is +1.3%, moving from 0.77x to 0.78x, so only a marginal upward shift is visible. Given a level near the sector norm and a tiny quarterly increase, the debt-to-equity position implies limited incremental risk or opportunity from leverage alone. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it neither signals a concerning debt load nor a competitive advantage over peers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about MET?
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?
Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.
Who are MET's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: TAP (0.76x), PCAR (0.72x), O (0.78x), PRU (0.78x), KIM (0.85x).
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The Formula
Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
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0.78x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
How MET's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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