MetLife Inc (MET) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, MetLife Inc (MET) has total liabilities worth $715.41 Billion USD as of March 2026. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities. Also explore net asset momentum of MetLife Inc to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
MetLife Inc - Total Liabilities Trend (1998–2025)
This chart illustrates how MetLife Inc's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See MET FCF generation index to measure how efficiently the company converts operating cash flow to free cash.
MetLife Inc Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of MetLife Inc ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
HOYA CORP. ADR/ 1 O.N.
F:HYB0
|
Germany | €262.65 Billion |
|
Discover Financial Services
NYSE:DFS
|
USA | $128.95 Billion |
|
Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A.
SA:ITUB3
|
Brazil | R$2.95 Trillion |
|
Vistra Energy Corp
NYSE:VST
|
USA | $32.80 Billion |
|
China Molybdenum Co Ltd Class A
SHG:603993
|
China | CN¥90.46 Billion |
|
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp
TO:WPM
|
Canada | CA$603.34 Million |
|
Teradyne Inc
NASDAQ:TER
|
USA | $1.37 Billion |
|
NATWEST GROUP SP.ADR/2
F:RYS
|
Germany | €705.97 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1998–2025)
This chart breaks down MetLife Inc's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see MetLife Inc (MET) market capitalisation.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 85.01 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | N/A | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 26.18 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.96 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how MetLife Inc's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for MetLife Inc (1998–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of MetLife Inc from 1998 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $716.25 Billion | +10.23% |
| 2024-12-31 | $649.75 Billion | -1.15% |
| 2023-12-31 | $657.33 Billion | +3.85% |
| 2022-12-31 | $632.95 Billion | -8.53% |
| 2021-12-31 | $691.96 Billion | -3.94% |
| 2020-12-31 | $720.33 Billion | +6.86% |
| 2019-12-31 | $674.08 Billion | +6.22% |
| 2018-12-31 | $634.58 Billion | -4.00% |
| 2017-12-31 | $661.02 Billion | -20.46% |
| 2016-12-31 | $831.06 Billion | +2.67% |
| 2015-12-31 | $809.44 Billion | -2.44% |
| 2014-12-31 | $829.68 Billion | +0.90% |
| 2013-12-31 | $822.31 Billion | +6.54% |
| 2012-12-31 | $771.82 Billion | +3.13% |
| 2011-12-31 | $748.43 Billion | +9.77% |
| 2010-12-31 | $681.79 Billion | +34.79% |
| 2009-12-31 | $505.82 Billion | +5.89% |
| 2008-12-31 | $477.69 Billion | -8.83% |
| 2007-12-31 | $523.97 Billion | +6.08% |
| 2006-12-31 | $493.92 Billion | +9.14% |
| 2005-12-31 | $452.54 Billion | +35.50% |
| 2004-12-31 | $333.98 Billion | +9.26% |
| 2003-12-31 | $305.69 Billion | +18.13% |
| 2002-12-31 | $258.78 Billion | +7.98% |
| 2001-12-31 | $239.65 Billion | +1.25% |
| 2000-12-31 | $236.68 Billion | +11.88% |
| 1999-12-31 | $211.54 Billion | +5.52% |
| 1998-12-31 | $200.48 Billion | -- |
About MetLife Inc
MetLife, Inc., a financial services company, provides insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management services worldwide. It operates in six segments: Group Benefits; Retirement and Income Solutions; Asia; Latin America; Europe, the Middle East and Africa; and MetLife Holdings. The company offers life, dental, group short-and long-term disability, paid family and medical leave, indi… Read more