MetLife Inc (MET) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
MetLife Inc (MET) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 1.00x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $2.69 Billion represents 1% of operating cash flow ($2.69 Billion). Explore MET capex to operating cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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MetLife Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1997–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for MetLife Inc across 29 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see MetLife Inc cash flow conversion.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for MetLife Inc (1997–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for MetLife Inc. Check MetLife Inc (MET) total reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.00x | $18.11 Billion | $18.11 Billion | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2024 | 1.00x | $15.12 Billion | $15.12 Billion | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1.00x | $14.26 Billion | $14.26 Billion | $1.17 Billion | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1.00x | $13.20 Billion | $13.20 Billion | $0.00 | ▼ -25.7% |
| 2021 | 1.35x | $16.96 Billion | $12.60 Billion | $4.36 Billion | ▲ +112.6% |
| 2020 | 0.63x | $7.37 Billion | $11.64 Billion | $4.27 Billion | ▲ +7.3% |
| 2019 | 0.59x | $8.13 Billion | $13.79 Billion | $5.65 Billion | ▼ -41.0% |
| 2018 | 1.00x | $9.53 Billion | $9.53 Billion | $7.07 Billion | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1.00x | $12.72 Billion | $12.72 Billion | $4.56 Billion | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1.00x | $14.66 Billion | $14.66 Billion | $8.53 Billion | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.00x | $13.35 Billion | $13.35 Billion | $5.56 Billion | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1.00x | $17.11 Billion | $17.11 Billion | $4.63 Billion | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1.00x | $17.56 Billion | $17.56 Billion | $3.43 Billion | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1.00x | $15.26 Billion | $15.26 Billion | $998.00 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1.00x | $9.62 Billion | $9.62 Billion | $1.27 Billion | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1.00x | $9.37 Billion | $9.37 Billion | $2.83 Billion | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1.00x | $3.80 Billion | $3.80 Billion | $579.00 Million | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1.00x | $10.70 Billion | $10.70 Billion | $1.17 Billion | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1.00x | $9.90 Billion | $9.90 Billion | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1.00x | $6.60 Billion | $6.60 Billion | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1.00x | $8.01 Billion | $8.01 Billion | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1.00x | $6.51 Billion | $6.51 Billion | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1.00x | $7.36 Billion | $7.36 Billion | $0.00 | ▼ -16.3% |
| 2002 | 1.20x | $5.00 Billion | $4.18 Billion | $0.00 | ▲ +6.1% |
| 2001 | 1.13x | $4.80 Billion | $4.26 Billion | $0.00 | ▲ +305.9% |
| 2000 | 0.28x | $910.00 Million | $3.28 Billion | $416.00 Million | ▼ -72.2% |
| 1999 | 1.00x | $3.87 Billion | $3.87 Billion | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1998 | 1.00x | $842.00 Million | $842.00 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1.00x | $2.87 Billion | $2.87 Billion | $0.00 | — |