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MET P/E Ratio Analysis

16.1x

Updated 101h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio compares a company's share price to its earnings per share, so a 16.1x value means investors pay $16.10 for every $1 of annual earnings.

Sector Performance

27th percentile

MET

16.1x

Sector Median

23.1x

Sector Avg

33.7x

Prior Period

16.3x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio compares a company's share price to its earnings per share, so a 16.1x value means investors pay $16.10 for every $1 of annual earnings.

This sits well below the sector median of 23.4x, placing MET in the 27th percentile among peers, which indicates the stock is cheaper than most comparable companies. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -1.1%, and the most recent two values are 16.1x and 16.3x, showing a slight decline from the prior quarter. A valuation below the sector norm combined with a modest downward trend suggests lower earnings-multiple risk, but the lack of long-term trend data limits confidence in that interpretation. For an investor, this could represent an opportunity if earnings hold steady, yet the shrinking ratio may also signal deteriorating earnings expectations. This metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict because the lower multiple offers some margin of safety without a clear momentum signal to justify a bullish or bearish stance.

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: WELL (102.4x), IAC (104.9x), FORM (108.1x), MCHP (113.5x), MTSI (118.9x).

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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.