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Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.59

Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?

The debt to equity ratio of 0.59 is 33% below its 5-year average of 0.87, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.55–1.28).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 26.53% below its 12-month average of 0.80.

Debt to Equity

FITB Debt to Equity Ratio

0.59

Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.

+1.78% 5Y
FITB Debt to Equity Ratio

FITB Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

FITB Debt to Equity Ratio

FITB Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

FITB Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

0.59

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

0.80

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

0.97

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

0.87

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

0.93

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

0.95

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

0.96

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-26.53%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-39.71%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-32.81%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-36.70%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-38.42%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-38.54%

FITB Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO EQUITY RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)$51.03B0.590.800.970.87
Discover Financial Services (DFS)vs ›$50.34B0.911.211.341.58
MetLife, Inc. (MET)vs ›$55.30B0.710.700.660.52
State Street Corporation (STT)vs ›$46.53B1.071.261.070.94
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)vs ›$44.89BN/AN/AN/AN/A
Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ)vs ›$44.43B0.810.840.910.92
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG)vs ›$58.07B0.600.640.690.72
MSCI Inc. (MSCI)vs ›$41.10B-2.395.863.502.52
Aflac Incorporated (AFL)vs ›$61.15B0.290.290.320.29
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (AMP)vs ›$40.71B0.900.981.151.05

Financial Health

Debt/Equity

0.59

Current Ratio

0.82

Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)?
The debt to equity ratio for FITB stock is 0.59.
Is Fifth Third Bancorp's debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of 0.59 is 33% below its 5-year average of 0.87, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.55–1.28).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for FITB stock is 0.80.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for FITB stock is 0.97.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for FITB stock is 0.87.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for FITB stock is 0.93.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for FITB stock is 0.95.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for FITB stock is 0.96.

FITB Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2026-03-310.59
2025-12-310.67
2025-09-300.90
2025-06-300.86
2025-03-310.99
2024-12-310.97
2024-09-300.90
2024-06-301.03
2024-03-310.98
2023-12-311.01
2023-09-301.28
2023-06-301.02
2023-03-311.10
2022-12-311.07
2022-09-301.09
2022-06-300.97
2022-03-310.57
2021-12-310.57
2021-09-300.55
2021-06-300.58
2021-03-310.69
2020-12-310.69
2020-09-300.70
2020-06-300.78
2020-03-311.01
2019-12-310.74
2019-09-300.88
2019-06-300.81
2019-03-310.98
2018-12-311.02
2018-09-301.12
2018-06-301.01
2018-03-310.99
2017-12-311.16
2017-09-301.19
2017-06-301.13
2017-03-310.94
2016-12-311.09
2016-09-301.18
2016-06-301.17
2016-03-311.12
2015-12-311.07
2015-09-301.26
2015-06-301.11
2015-03-310.99
2014-12-311.13
2014-09-301.12
2014-06-301.12
2014-03-310.96
2013-12-310.77
2013-09-300.81
2013-06-300.68
2013-03-310.80
2012-12-311.04
2012-09-301.04
2012-06-301.08
2012-03-310.95
2011-12-311.00
2011-09-301.16
2011-06-301.05
2011-03-311.00
2010-12-310.81
2010-09-300.92
2010-06-300.93
2010-03-310.94
2009-12-310.90
2009-09-301.04
2009-06-301.27
2009-03-311.95
2008-12-311.97
2008-09-302.27
2008-06-302.15
2008-03-312.78
2007-12-312.40
2007-09-302.31
2007-06-302.08
2007-03-311.70
2006-12-311.67
2006-09-302.34
2006-06-302.33
2006-03-312.42
2005-12-312.63
2005-09-302.79
2005-06-302.89
2005-03-312.78
2004-12-312.69
2004-09-303.22
2004-06-303.13
2004-03-312.96
2003-12-312.57
2003-09-302.69
2003-06-302.32
2003-03-311.99
2002-12-312.01
2002-09-301.75
2002-06-301.60

About Fifth Third Bancorp

Fifth Third Bancorp is a comprehensive financial services provider operating throughout the United States. Its Commercial Banking division offers a wide array of credit, cash management, and advanced financial solutions. This includes lending, deposit products, foreign exchange, international trade financing, capital market and derivative instruments, asset-based and real estate lending, public and syndicated finance, and commercial leasing, all tailored for business, government, and professional clients. The Branch Banking segment focuses on individuals and small businesses, supplying essential deposit and loan options such as checking and savings accounts, home equity loans and lines of credit, credit cards, and financing for automobiles and personal needs, along with cash management for small businesses. Fifth Third's Consumer Lending unit manages direct originations, retention, and servicing of residential mortgage and home equity credit facilities. It also facilitates indirect consumer loans through partnerships with correspondent lenders and automobile dealerships. The Wealth & Asset Management segment delivers diverse investment alternatives for individuals, companies, and non-profit organizations. This includes retail brokerage services for individual investors and broker-dealer services for institutional clients. Additionally, it offers comprehensive wealth planning, investment management, banking, insurance, trust and estate services, and advisory support for institutional accounts including middle market businesses, non-profits, states, and municipalities. As of December 31, 2021, the company's extensive network comprised 1,117 full-service banking centers and 2,322 ATMs spread across Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Founded in 1858, Fifth Third Bancorp maintains its headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Cincinnati, OH
18,786 employees
Financial Services / Banks - Regional
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
CEO
Timothy N. Spence