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MET Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

13.1%

Updated 102h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity—at 13.1%, MET earns $0.131 per dollar of equity.

Sector Performance

49th percentile

MET

13.1%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

13.0%(Aug 2026)

→ Stable

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity—at 13.1%, MET earns $0.131 per dollar of equity.

This sits just below the sector median of 13.4%, placing MET at the 49th percentile among peers, meaning roughly half of comparable companies are more efficient. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter ROE rose by 0.8 percentage points from 13.0% to 13.1%. With a level near the sector midpoint and a modest quarterly uptick, the metric signals stable, average performance rather than a clear shift in risk or opportunity. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the ROE neither highlights a competitive advantage nor a material weakness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about MET?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are MET's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: LOW (-67.1%), MAR (-69.0%), BMBL (-76.9%), WBA (-82.7%), NIO (-84.0%).

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The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.