Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
MetLife Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
11.9%
FY2025
5-year range
5.3% / 17.7%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-26.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#162 of 388
Financials
What the data says
At 11.9%, MetLife's return on equity (roe) ranks #162 of 388 in the Financials sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 1.3% in FY2016 to 17.7% in FY2022.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
11.9% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.7%.
Improved from 5.3% to 11.9% over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -5.8pp
- 5-Year Change
- +4.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#162 of 388 in FinancialsTop 42% of 388This company 11.9% Sector average 16.4%
▼
-27.2% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 26.2% year-over-year.
- Currently 4.5pp below the Financials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2022.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.20 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 11.9% | -26.2% |
| FY2024 | 16.1% | +206.7% |
| FY2023 | 5.3% | -70.2% |
| FY2022 | 17.7% | +74.0% |
| FY2021 | 10.2% | +40.1% |
| FY2020 | 7.2% | -18.7% |
| FY2019 | 8.9% | -8.1% |
| FY2018 | 9.7% | +42.2% |
| FY2017 | 6.8% | +442.1% |
| FY2016 | 1.3% | -84.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Mar 9, 2026