MetLifeMETPE.PFD +0.68%76 OCF Yield % is 28.51 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 27.10. GuruFocus rates METPE.PFD with a GF Score™ of 76/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 504 Insurance companies, MetLife ranks better than 88.1% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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MetLife OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MetLife's OCF 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.
METPE.PFD vs AFL, PRU, UNM: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, MetLife's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Yield % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, MetLife's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MetLife's OCF 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 (METPE.PFD) has a OCF Yield % of 28.51 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on MetLife and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.10. Over the past decade, MetLife's OCF Yield % has ranged from 18.84 to 61.12. According to the industry distribution chart, MetLife ranks #60 out of 504 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is MetLife's OCF Yield % too high?
MetLife's current OCF Yield % of 28.51 is near median its 10-year median of 27.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.84 to a high of 61.12. The Insurance industry median OCF Yield % is 8.09. MetLife's value of 28.51 is 252.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MetLife ranks #60 out of 504 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MetLife's OCF Yield % compare to AFL and PRU?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, MetLife ranks #60 out of 504 companies for OCF Yield %. This places MetLife in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 8.09. MetLife's value of 28.51 is 252.6% above this benchmark. Historically, MetLife's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 18.84 to 61.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.10 vs. the industry median of 8.09, 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 Yield % for an Insurance company?
The median OCF Yield % among Insurance companies is 8.09, based on 504 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MetLife's current OCF Yield % of 28.51 is 252.6% 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on MetLife and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median OCF Yield % is 8.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MetLife's current OCF Yield % is 28.51, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.10. 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 Yield % of 28.51. The current OCF Yield % is 28.51, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.10 and 252.6% above the Insurance industry median of 8.09. 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 Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MetLife (METPE.PFD), the current OCF Yield % is 28.51 as of Jun. 25, 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 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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