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Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. MetLife's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $50,635 Mil.
Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.
MetLife's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 244.77.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. MetLife's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-896.77.
1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's accounts receivables are being managed.
MetLife's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Net receivables tells us a great deal about the different competitors in the same industry. In competitive industries, some attempt to gain advantage by offering better credit terms, causing increase in sales and receivables.
If company consistently shows lower % Net receivables to gross sales than competitors, then it usually has some kind of competitive advantage which requires further digging.
Average Days Sales Outstanding is a good indicator for measuring a company's sales channel and customers. A company may book great revenue and earnings growth but never receive payment from their customers. This may force a write-off in the future and depress future earnings.
MetLife Accounts Receivable Related Terms
MetLife Accounts Receivable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MetLife's Accounts Receivable can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Accounts Receivable of $50,635 Mil mean?
MetLife (MET) has a Accounts Receivable of $50,635 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on MetLife and its competitors.
Is MetLife's Accounts Receivable too high?
MetLife's current Accounts Receivable is $50,635 Mil. Overall, MetLife has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MetLife's Accounts Receivable compare to AFL and PRU?
MetLife's Accounts Receivable of $50,635 Mil can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Receivable for an Insurance company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Accounts Receivable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accounts Receivable mean?
A high Accounts Receivable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on MetLife and its competitors. MetLife's current Accounts Receivable is $50,635 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MetLife stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MetLife (MET) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $93.04, compared to a current price of $94.44 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Receivable is $50,635 Mil. MetLife's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Receivable calculated?
Accounts Receivable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MetLife (MET), the current Accounts Receivable is $50,635 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is MetLife (MET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MetLife stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $94.44 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $93.04.
GuruFocus considers MetLife to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MET:
Accounts Receivable: $50,635 Mil
GF Value™: $93.04 vs. price of $94.44 (1.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MetLife is one of the largest life insurers in the US by assets and provides a variety of life insurance and annuity products. It is organized into six segments: Group Benefits, Retirement and Income Solutions, Asia, Latin America, Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA), and MetLife Holdings (products in run-off). Group Benefits and RIS are US-based, contributing to around 48% of the firm's 2024 adjusted earnings. The Asia segment contributes around 25% of earnings, mainly tied to Japan. The company also holds leading market positions in Mexico and Chile, with the Latin America segment contributing around 13% of 2024 earnings. The EMEA and MetLife Holdings segments contributed around 4% and 10% of 2024 earnings, respectively.
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