MET (MetLife) Interest Expense: $-1,068 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MET MetLife Inc MET
76 GF Score
Price $86.64
GF Value $89.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is MetLife Interest Expense?

MetLife MET +2.40% 76 Interest Expense is $-1,068 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MET with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $89.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. MetLife's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -265 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,068 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. MetLife's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 1,772 Mil. MetLife's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -265 Mil. MetLife's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.69. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

MetLife  (NYSE:MET) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

MetLife's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-265 Mil. Its EBIT for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,772 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $19,588 Mil.

MetLife's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* EBIT (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1772/-265
=6.69

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

MetLife Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MetLife's Interest Expense 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.

MetLife Interest Expense Chart

MetLife Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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MetLife Quarterly Data
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MetLife Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1,068 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-1,068 Mil mean?
MetLife (MET) has a Interest Expense of $-1,068 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on MetLife and its competitors.
Is MetLife's Interest Expense too high?
MetLife's current Interest Expense is $-1,068 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to AFL and PRU?
MetLife's Interest Expense of $-1,068 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 Interest Expense for an Insurance company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on MetLife and its competitors. MetLife's current Interest Expense is $-1,068 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 $89.95, compared to a current price of $86.64 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-1,068 Mil. MetLife's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MetLife (MET), the current Interest Expense is $-1,068 Mil as of Mar. 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 undervalued. The current stock price of $86.64 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $89.95. GuruFocus considers MetLife to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MET:

  • Interest Expense: $-1,068 Mil
  • GF Value™: $89.95 vs. price of $86.64 (3.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10166-0188
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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