MET (MetLife) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


MET MetLife Inc MET
76 GF Score
Price $85.95
GF Value $89.60
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is MetLife Moat Score?

MetLife MET +1.56% 76 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates MET with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $89.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 601 Insurance companies, MetLife ranks better than 95.01% on this metric.

MetLife has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

MetLife has Narrow Moat: MetLife has a strong narrow moat due to its brand strength, extensive distribution network, and economies of scale in the insurance industry. While it has some pricing power and customer loyalty, regulatory barriers and competition prevent it from achieving a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes MetLife might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

MetLife  (NYSE:MET) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

MetLife Moat Score Related Terms

MET vs AFL, PRU, UNM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, MetLife's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, MetLife's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MetLife's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
MetLife (MET) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, MetLife ranks #30 out of 601 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is MetLife's Moat Score too high?
MetLife's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, MetLife ranks #30 out of 601 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 Moat Score compare to AFL and PRU?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, MetLife ranks #30 out of 601 companies for Moat Score. This places MetLife in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Insurance company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. MetLife's current Moat Score is 6. 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 $89.60, compared to a current price of $85.95 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MetLife (MET), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 29, 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 $85.95 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $89.60. GuruFocus considers MetLife to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MET:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $89.60 vs. price of $85.95 (4.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 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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