MetLife Inc P/B Ratio
Data as of October 02, 2026
P/B Ratio
2.18
Stock Price
$94.35
Book Value/Share
$43.33
Sector
Insurance
How It's Calculated
2.18 = $94.35 ÷ $43.33
What This Means
MetLife Inc's P/B ratio of 2.18 is between 1 and 3. This descriptive range does not establish fair value because economically comparable P/B levels vary by sector, profitability, leverage, accounting policy, and asset composition.
About MetLife Inc
MetLife Inc (MET) operates in the Insurance sector, specifically in Insurance. With a market capitalization of about $59.21B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $94.35, within a 52-week range of $67.33 to $100.93 (-6.5% from the high, +40.1% from the low). Beta of 0.80 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 4.6%, signaling modest profitability that investors should weigh against growth plans.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For MetLife Inc, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Insurance, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Insurance names on our S&P 100 coverage, MetLife Inc's P/B ratio of 2.18 can be compared with peers such as AON (6.33). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Insurance stocks.
Key Takeaways
- MET is grouped in the Insurance sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.80 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 4.6% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does MET's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. MetLife Inc's P/B of 2.18 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Insurance business models.
Is 2.18 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (2.18) means the market values MET above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Insurance?
Peer P/B levels in Insurance (e.g. AON (6.33)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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