MetLifeMET +3.28%76 Buyback Yield % is 3.97 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 6.06. GuruFocus rates MET with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $89.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Insurance companies, MetLife ranks better than 79.51% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for MetLife's Buyback Yield % 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.
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, MetLife's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
MetLife Buyback Yield % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, MetLife's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MetLife's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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.
MetLife (MET) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.97 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on MetLife and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 6.06. Over the past decade, MetLife's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.71 to 10.14. According to the industry distribution chart, MetLife ranks #42 out of 205 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is MetLife's Buyback Yield % too high?
MetLife's current Buyback Yield % of 3.97 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 6.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 10.14. The Insurance industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.79. MetLife's value of 3.97 is 402.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MetLife ranks #42 out of 205 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MetLife has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MetLife's Buyback Yield % compare to AFL and PRU?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, MetLife ranks #42 out of 205 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places MetLife in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.79. MetLife's value of 3.97 is 402.5% above this benchmark. Historically, MetLife's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.71 to 10.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.06 vs. the industry median of 0.79, MetLife has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Insurance company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Insurance companies is 0.79, based on 205 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MetLife's current Buyback Yield % of 3.97 is 402.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on MetLife and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MetLife's current Buyback Yield % is 3.97, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 6.06. 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 $89.97, compared to a current price of $90.06 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.97, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 6.06 and 402.5% above the Insurance industry median of 0.79. MetLife's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MetLife (MET), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.97 as of Jul. 03, 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 $90.06 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $89.97.
GuruFocus considers MetLife to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MET:
Buyback Yield %: 3.97 (34% below median its 10-year median of 6.06)
GF Value™: $89.97 vs. price of $90.06 (0.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 402.5% above the Insurance median (#42 of 205)
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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