MetLife, Inc. (MET) Operating Margin: 6.05%
Is MetLife, Inc.’s operating margin high or low?
MetLife, Inc.'s operating margin of 6.05% is 28% below its 5-year average of 8.38%, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.19%–13.44%).
The operating margin for MetLife, Inc. (MET) is 6.05% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 14.12% (7.04%).
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MET Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
6.05%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
7.04%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
6.66%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
8.38%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
8.30%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
8.23%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
7.69%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-14.12%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-9.16%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-27.80%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-27.09%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-26.45%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-21.32%
MET Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MetLife, Inc. (MET) | — | 6.05% | 7.04% | 6.66% | 8.38% |
| Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) | $55.77B | 18.28% | 19.02% | 19.00% | 17.85% |
| The Allstate Corporation (ALL) | $55.91B | 19.80% | 14.44% | 6.16% | 9.04% |
| Aflac Incorporated (AFL) | $58.84B | 26.61% | 30.08% | 28.38% | 26.06% |
| Discover Financial Services (DFS) | $50.34B | 88.29% | 60.11% | 58.92% | 47.02% |
| The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) | $63.85B | 15.97% | 14.64% | 11.63% | 11.57% |
| State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) | $44.77B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| MSCI Inc. (MSCI) | $44.23B | 54.67% | 54.09% | 54.16% | 53.56% |
| Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) | $40.97B | 19.99% | 27.57% | -8.73% | 6.06% |
| Aon plc (AON) | $70.82B | 25.28% | 24.86% | 26.85% | 24.95% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
36.4%
Operating Margin
6.0%
MetLife, Inc. Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
MetLife, Inc. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for MetLife, Inc. (MET)?
- The operating margin for MET stock is 6.05%.
- Is MetLife, Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- MetLife, Inc.'s operating margin of 6.05% is 28% below its 5-year average of 8.38%, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.19%–13.44%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for MetLife, Inc. (MET)?
- The TTM average operating margin for MET stock is 7.04%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for MetLife, Inc. (MET)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for MET stock is 6.66%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for MetLife, Inc. (MET)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for MET stock is 8.38%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for MetLife, Inc. (MET)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for MET stock is 8.30%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for MetLife, Inc. (MET)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for MET stock is 8.23%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for MetLife, Inc. (MET)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for MET stock is 7.69%.
MetLife, Inc. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 6.05% |
| 2024-12-31 | 8.04% |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.19% |
| 2022-12-31 | 9.36% |
| 2021-12-31 | 13.44% |
| 2020-12-31 | 10.20% |
| 2019-12-31 | 9.76% |
| 2018-12-31 | 9.28% |
| 2017-12-31 | 5.68% |
| 2016-12-31 | 7.07% |
| 2015-12-31 | 9.21% |
| 2014-12-31 | 12.01% |
| 2013-12-31 | 5.94% |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.18% |
| 2011-12-31 | 13.07% |
| 2010-12-31 | 7.14% |
| 2009-12-31 | -10.56% |
| 2008-12-31 | 9.93% |
| 2007-12-31 | 12.22% |
| 2006-12-31 | 8.64% |
| 2005-12-31 | 9.62% |
| 2004-12-31 | 9.21% |
| 2003-12-31 | 6.69% |
| 2002-12-31 | 4.33% |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.55% |
| 2000-12-31 | 3.89% |
| 1999-12-31 | 4.23% |
| 1998-12-31 | 7.45% |
| 1997-12-31 | 149.79% |
| 1996-12-31 | 113.11% |