MetLife, Inc. EV/EBITDA
Data as of June 01, 2026
EV/EBITDA
12.71
Enterprise Value
$75.54B
EBITDA (TTM)
$5.94B
Sector
Financial Services
How It's Calculated
12.71 = $75.54B ÷ $5.94B
What This Means
MetLife, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 12.7 is in a moderate range for Financial Services.
About MetLife, Inc.
MetLife, Inc. (MET) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in Insurance - Life. With a market capitalization of about $53.21B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $82.69, within a 52-week range of $67.33 to $85.29 (-3.0% from the high, +22.8% from the low). Beta of 0.78 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 4.7%, signaling modest profitability that investors should weigh against growth plans.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For MetLife, Inc., the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Financial Services. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 12.71x EV/EBITDA, MetLife, Inc. (MET) carries a mid-range EV/EBITDA multiple that investors often stack-rank within the sector. Enterprise value of about $75.54B and EBITDA near $5.94B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the MET metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Financial Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, MetLife, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 12.71 can be compared with peers such as BRK-B (-2.25), V (20.75), MA (20.92). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Financial Services stocks.
Key Takeaways
- MET is grouped in the Financial Services sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.78 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 4.7% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MET's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. MetLife, Inc.'s ratio is about 12.71 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Financial Services.
Is 12.71 high or low vs peers?
Among Financial Services peers (e.g. MA (20.92), V (20.75), AON (14.01)), MET's 12.71 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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