METPE.PFD (MetLife) OCF Margin %: 14.43% (As of Mar. 2026) — 27% Below Median


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What is MetLife OCF Margin %?

MetLife METPE.PFD +0.68% 76 OCF Margin % is 14.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 19.87. GuruFocus rates METPE.PFD with a GF Score™ of 76/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Insurance companies, MetLife ranks better than 71.86% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. MetLife's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,687.00 Mil. MetLife's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $18,616.00 Mil. Therefore, MetLife's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.43%.

As of today, MetLife's current OCF Yield % is 28.51%.

The historical rank and industry rank for MetLife's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of MetLife was 24.30%. The lowest was 17.27%. And the median was 19.87%.

METpE.PFD's OCF Margin % is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: 10.85
* Ranked among companies with meaningful OCF Margin % only.

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MetLife OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MetLife's OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % Chart

MetLife Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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MetLife Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.30 12.73 21.13 30.38 14.43
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MetLife OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

MetLife's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=17092/75654
=22.59 %

MetLife's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2687/18616
=14.43 %

* 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.

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What does a OCF Margin % of 14.43% mean?
MetLife (METPE.PFD) has a OCF Margin % of 14.43% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on MetLife and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 19.87. Over the past decade, MetLife's OCF Margin % has ranged from 17.27 to 24.30. According to the industry distribution chart, MetLife ranks #141 out of 501 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is MetLife's OCF Margin % too high?
MetLife's current OCF Margin % of 14.43% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 19.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.27 to a high of 24.30. The Insurance industry median OCF Margin % is 10.85. MetLife's value of 14.43% is 33% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MetLife ranks #141 out of 501 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MetLife has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MetLife's OCF Margin % compare to AFL and PRU?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, MetLife ranks #141 out of 501 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts MetLife in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 10.85. MetLife's value of 14.43% is 33% above this benchmark. Historically, MetLife's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 17.27 to 24.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.87 vs. the industry median of 10.85, 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 OCF Margin % for an Insurance company?
The median OCF Margin % among Insurance companies is 10.85, based on 501 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MetLife's current OCF Margin % of 14.43% is 33% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on MetLife and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median OCF Margin % is 10.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MetLife's current OCF Margin % is 14.43%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 19.87. 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?
MetLife (METPE.PFD) has a current OCF Margin % of 14.43%. The current OCF Margin % is 14.43%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 19.87 and 33% above the Insurance industry median of 10.85. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MetLife (METPE.PFD), the current OCF Margin % is 14.43% 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.

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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