P/E Ratio
Updated 104h ago
Sector Performance
25th percentileMET
16.3x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
Deep Analysis
The P/E ratio compares a stock’s price to its earnings per share, and MetLife’s current 16.3x means investors are paying $16.30 for every $1 of the company’s earnings.
This is well below the sector median of 24.5x, placing MET in the 25th percentile among its peers — meaning three-quarters of sector companies have higher P/E ratios. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a slight decline of -1.1%, from 16.4x in the prior quarter to 16.3x now. With a P/E that is low relative to peers and a small recent decline, the valuation already reflects below-average market expectations, which could limit downside risk but also suggests limited near-term upside momentum. This metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict — the low P/E may attract value-oriented attention, but the lack of positive upward movement keeps the overall assessment balanced.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about MET?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
Who are MET's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: VICI (9.1x), OMF (9.0x), JACK (8.5x), GIS (8.4x), FIS (8.4x).
The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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16.3x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
How MET's P/E Ratio compares to sector peers.
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