KeyCorp (KEY) Return on Equity (ROE): 9.74%
Is KeyCorp’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
KeyCorp's return on equity (ROE) of 9.74% is 14% above its 5-year average of 8.58%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-0.89%–15.07%).
As of Saturday, June 13, 2026. 141.09% above its 12-month average of 4.04%.
KEY Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
KEY Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
KEY Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
KEY Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
9.74%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
4.04%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
7.23%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
8.58%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
8.72%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
8.49%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
7.13%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+141.09%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+34.62%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+13.52%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+11.76%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+14.70%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+36.58%
KEY Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KeyCorp (KEY) | $24.61B | 9.74% | 4.04% | 7.23% | 8.58% |
| Synchrony Financial (SYF) | $24.68B | 21.85% | 21.15% | 20.46% | 20.61% |
| Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) | $24.80B | 20.90% | 9.45% | 10.01% | 13.52% |
| Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) | $24.00B | 13.12% | 12.07% | 19.35% | 15.94% |
| Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) | $26.14B | 17.54% | 15.74% | 10.53% | 12.67% |
| Loews Corporation (L) | $22.25B | 9.99% | 8.61% | 8.02% | 5.93% |
| SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) | $21.27B | 5.34% | 6.12% | 0.25% | -2.77% |
| Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) | $20.33B | 9.12% | 11.91% | 13.50% | 13.47% |
| Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) | $16.70B | 6.70% | 4.04% | 6.69% | 8.49% |
| Global Payments Inc. (GPN) | $16.03B | -2.97% | 6.58% | 4.49% | 3.98% |
Return Analysis
ROE
9.7%
ROA
1.0%
KeyCorp Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
KeyCorp Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for KeyCorp (KEY)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for KEY stock is 9.74%.
- Is KeyCorp's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- KeyCorp's return on equity (ROE) of 9.74% is 14% above its 5-year average of 8.58%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-0.89%–15.07%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for KeyCorp (KEY)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for KEY stock is 4.04%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for KeyCorp (KEY)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for KEY stock is 7.23%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for KeyCorp (KEY)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for KEY stock is 8.58%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for KeyCorp (KEY)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for KEY stock is 8.72%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for KeyCorp (KEY)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for KEY stock is 8.49%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for KeyCorp (KEY)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for KEY stock is 7.13%.
KeyCorp Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 8.97% |
| 2024-12-31 | -0.89% |
| 2023-12-31 | 6.61% |
| 2022-12-31 | 14.25% |
| 2021-12-31 | 15.07% |
| 2020-12-31 | 7.47% |
| 2019-12-31 | 10.08% |
| 2018-12-31 | 11.97% |
| 2017-12-31 | 8.63% |
| 2016-12-31 | 5.19% |
| 2015-12-31 | 8.52% |
| 2014-12-31 | 8.55% |
| 2013-12-31 | 8.83% |
| 2012-12-31 | 8.35% |
| 2011-12-31 | 9.29% |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.98% |
| 2009-12-31 | -12.52% |
| 2008-12-31 | -14.01% |
| 2007-12-31 | 11.86% |
| 2006-12-31 | 13.70% |
| 2005-12-31 | 14.86% |
| 2004-12-31 | 13.40% |
| 2003-12-31 | 12.96% |
| 2002-12-31 | 14.28% |
| 2001-12-31 | 2.14% |
| 2000-12-31 | 15.13% |
| 1999-12-31 | 17.33% |
| 1998-12-31 | 16.15% |
| 1997-12-31 | 17.74% |
| 1996-12-31 | 16.04% |
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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