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Is the EBITDA margin high or low?

The EBITDA margin of 25.21% is 17% below its 5-year average of 30.38%, around the middle of its 5-year range (10.42%–58.73%).

As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 2.25% below its 12-month average of 25.79%.

EBITDA Margin

CFG EBITDA Margin

25.21%

Reported quarterly EBITDA margin; no daily interpolation.

-57.06% 5Y
CFG EBITDA Margin

CFG Average EBITDA Margin Chart

CFG EBITDA Margin

CFG Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart

CFG EBITDA Margin Metrics

EBITDA MARGIN

25.21%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM

25.79%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y

22.04%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y

30.38%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y

31.45%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y

N/A

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-2.25%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+14.43%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-17.01%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-19.82%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

N/A

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

CFG Competitors' EBITDA Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPEBITDA MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG)$29.77B25.21%25.79%22.04%30.38%
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (RJF)vs ›$29.22B29.89%24.52%21.87%20.28%
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Inc (SUNB)vs ›$30.61B23.66%35.02%40.19%41.22%
Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF)vs ›$28.47B24.92%25.64%16.62%21.25%
Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS)vs ›$32.17B22.48%21.88%22.75%27.28%
W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)vs ›$26.53B15.65%15.50%15.29%14.42%
Synchrony Financial (SYF)vs ›$26.46B26.86%25.55%25.93%28.87%
Regions Financial Corporation (RF)vs ›$25.65B29.19%27.92%32.52%35.08%
Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vs ›$34.08B25.95%26.48%23.09%21.77%
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE)vs ›$25.35B34.71%32.39%28.40%27.56%

Margin Comparison

Gross Margin

71.1%

EBITDA Margin

25.2%

Operating Margin

22.3%

Net Margin

17.5%

Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100

Why EBITDA Margin matters:

  • Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
  • Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
  • Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
  • Good proxy for operating cash generation

EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition

EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue

EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

EBITDA Margin FAQ

What is the EBITDA margin for Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG)?
The EBITDA margin for CFG stock is 25.21%.
Is Citizens Financial Group, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
The EBITDA margin of 25.21% is 17% below its 5-year average of 30.38%, around the middle of its 5-year range (10.42%–58.73%).
What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG)?
The TTM average EBITDA margin for CFG stock is 25.79%.
What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG)?
The 3Y average EBITDA margin for CFG stock is 22.04%.
What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG)?
The 5Y average EBITDA margin for CFG stock is 30.38%.
What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG)?
The 10Y average EBITDA margin for CFG stock is 31.45%.

CFG EBITDA Margin History

DATEEBITDA MARGIN
2026-03-3125.21%
2025-12-3136.58%
2025-09-3024.22%
2025-06-3022.55%
2025-03-3120.41%
2024-12-3120.89%
2024-09-3019.49%
2024-06-3019.94%
2024-03-3117.01%
2023-12-3110.42%
2023-09-3021.74%
2023-06-3023.84%
2023-03-3127.09%
2022-12-3133.90%
2022-09-3037.65%
2022-06-3035.33%
2022-03-3135.24%
2021-12-3147.63%
2021-09-3047.06%
2021-06-3058.73%
2021-03-3153.10%
2020-12-3139.96%
2020-09-3024.72%
2020-06-3021.60%
2020-03-3112.61%
2019-12-3136.79%
2019-09-3035.89%
2019-06-3035.31%
2019-03-3135.14%
2018-12-3135.19%
2018-09-3036.45%
2018-06-3037.24%
2018-03-3136.67%
2017-12-3136.40%
2017-09-3038.05%
2017-06-3037.84%
2017-03-3136.26%
2016-12-3136.57%
2016-09-3037.71%
2016-06-3035.26%
2016-03-3132.91%
2015-12-3133.61%
2015-09-3033.99%
2015-06-3030.72%
2015-03-3133.20%
2014-12-3135.89%
2014-09-3031.18%
2014-06-3045.39%
2014-03-3126.46%
2013-12-3124.54%
2013-09-3025.40%
2013-06-30-312.82%
2013-03-3129.19%
2012-12-3142.44%

About Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG) functions as the holding company for Citizens Bank, National Association, a major financial institution offering a comprehensive suite of retail and commercial banking solutions across the United States. It serves a broad spectrum of clients, from individual consumers and small enterprises to large corporations and various institutions. Its business is segmented into two primary divisions: Consumer Banking and Commercial Banking. The Consumer Banking division delivers a robust array of products, encompassing deposit accounts, mortgage and home equity lending, credit cards, and business loans for smaller entities. It also provides wealth management, investment services, and specialized financing for areas like auto, education, and point-of-sale purchases, alongside digital deposit solutions. Clients engage with this segment through contact centers and its advanced online and mobile banking platforms. Conversely, the Commercial Banking segment provides sophisticated financial solutions designed for corporate and institutional clients. These include a wide range of lending and leasing products, treasury and deposit management services, foreign exchange, and risk mitigation tools for interest rates and commodities. Additionally, it offers syndicated loans, corporate finance advice, merger and acquisition (M&A) assistance, and capital markets services for debt and equity. Its client roster spans numerous industries, such as government, non-profit, healthcare, technology, professional services, energy (oil and gas), asset and franchise finance, asset-based lending, commercial real estate, private equity, and sponsor finance. The company boasts a substantial physical presence, operating approximately 1,200 branches across 14 states and the District of Columbia. Complementing these are 114 non-branch retail and commercial offices in key national markets and a network of roughly 3,300 automated teller machines. Founded in 1828, Citizens Financial Group, Inc. is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. It adopted its current name in April 2014, having previously operated as RBS Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

Providence, RI
17,315 employees
Financial Services / Banks - Regional
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
CEO
Bruce Winfield Van Saun