KeyCorp (KEY) EBITDA Margin: 20.75%
Is KeyCorp’s EBITDA margin high or low?
KeyCorp's EBITDA margin of 20.75% is in line with its 5-year average of 21.79%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-2.57%–44.81%).
As of Thursday, June 18, 2026. 128.27% above its 12-month average of 9.09%.
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KEY Average EBITDA Margin Chart
KEY Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart
KEY EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
20.75%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
9.09%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
15.65%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
21.79%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
26.44%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
29.89%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
29.34%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+128.27%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+32.61%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-4.77%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-21.52%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-30.57%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-29.27%
KEY Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KeyCorp (KEY) | $24.50B | 20.75% | 9.09% | 15.65% | 21.79% |
| Regions Financial Corporation (RF)vs › | $24.45B | 29.19% | 27.92% | 32.52% | 35.08% |
| Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW)vs › | $24.56B | 27.55% | 17.92% | 20.02% | 23.84% |
| Synchrony Financial (SYF)vs › | $24.93B | 26.86% | 25.55% | 25.93% | 28.87% |
| Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)vs › | $23.81B | 10.69% | 12.00% | 16.81% | 15.93% |
| W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)vs › | $25.35B | 16.13% | 16.20% | 16.20% | 15.59% |
| Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF)vs › | $26.52B | 25.34% | 26.08% | 17.18% | 21.83% |
| SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI)vs › | $22.35B | 15.93% | 13.86% | 3.70% | -9.09% |
| Loews Corporation (L)vs › | $22.16B | 18.32% | 17.56% | 16.98% | 14.82% |
| Circle Internet Group (CRCL)vs › | $21.54B | -0.91% | 7.73% | -14.05% | -116.67% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
64.2%
EBITDA Margin
20.8%
Operating Margin
22.2%
Net Margin
17.4%
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
KeyCorp 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
KeyCorp EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for KeyCorp (KEY)?
- The EBITDA margin for KEY stock is 20.75%.
- Is KeyCorp's EBITDA margin high or low?
- KeyCorp's EBITDA margin of 20.75% is in line with its 5-year average of 21.79%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-2.57%–44.81%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for KeyCorp (KEY)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for KEY stock is 9.09%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for KeyCorp (KEY)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for KEY stock is 15.65%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for KeyCorp (KEY)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for KEY stock is 21.79%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for KeyCorp (KEY)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for KEY stock is 26.44%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for KeyCorp (KEY)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for KEY stock is 29.89%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for KeyCorp (KEY)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for KEY stock is 29.34%.
KeyCorp EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 20.75% |
| 2024-12-31 | -2.57% |
| 2023-12-31 | 12.85% |
| 2022-12-31 | 31.56% |
| 2021-12-31 | 44.81% |
| 2020-12-31 | 23.34% |
| 2019-12-31 | 30.15% |
| 2018-12-31 | 36.28% |
| 2017-12-31 | 34.98% |
| 2016-12-31 | 24.87% |
| 2015-12-31 | 33.82% |
| 2014-12-31 | 36.19% |
| 2013-12-31 | 32.25% |
| 2012-12-31 | 29.92% |
| 2011-12-31 | 34.87% |
| 2010-12-31 | 21.65% |
| 2009-12-31 | -33.81% |
| 2008-12-31 | -7.03% |
| 2007-12-31 | 22.30% |
| 2006-12-31 | 27.67% |
| 2005-12-31 | 29.79% |
| 2004-12-31 | 30.91% |
| 2003-12-31 | 25.34% |
| 2002-12-31 | 25.07% |
| 2001-12-31 | 10.73% |
| 2000-12-31 | 22.42% |
| 1999-12-31 | 25.97% |
| 1998-12-31 | 25.45% |
| 1997-12-31 | 24.16% |
| 1996-12-31 | 22.74% |
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About KeyCorp
KeyCorp functions as the parent entity for KeyBank National Association, delivering a wide array of banking services to retail and business clients across the United States. Its operations are distinctly segmented into a Consumer Bank and a Commercial Bank. Targeting both individual consumers and small to medium-sized businesses, the corporation extends a comprehensive suite of services. These offerings include various deposit accounts, investment solutions, personal financial planning and wellness programs, student loan refinancing, mortgage and home equity products, general lending, credit card services, treasury management, business advisory, wealth and asset management, and trust-related services. Moreover, the company furnishes middle-market clients with a robust selection of sophisticated banking and capital market products. These encompass syndicated lending, debt and equity capital market offerings, commercial payment solutions, equipment financing, commercial real estate mortgage banking, derivatives, foreign exchange services, financial advisory, and public finance. Its commercial mortgage portfolio encompasses loans across diverse sectors, including consumer, energy, healthcare, industrial, public sector, real estate, and technology. Additionally, KeyCorp engages in community development financing, securities underwriting, brokerage, and investment banking services. As of December 31, 2021, its operational reach extended across 15 states, supported by an extensive network of approximately 999 physical branches and 1,317 automated teller machines (ATMs). Beyond its physical footprint, the company offers online and mobile banking capabilities, alongside a dedicated telephone banking call center and other offices. Established in 1849, KeyCorp maintains its corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Banks - Regional
- CEO
- Christopher Marrott Gorman