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Synchrony Financial (SYF) Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.91

Is Synchrony Financial’s debt to equity ratio high or low?

Synchrony Financial's debt to equity ratio of 0.91 is 15% below its 5-year average of 1.06, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.91–1.24).

As of Thursday, June 11, 2026. 1.09% below its 12-month average of 0.92.

SYF Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

SYF Debt to Equity Ratio
0.91-2.15% 1Y
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SYF Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

SYF Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

SYF Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

0.91

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

0.92

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

1.02

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

1.06

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

1.29

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

1.79

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

1.79

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-1.09%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-11.00%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-14.55%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-29.26%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-49.29%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-49.29%

SYF Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO EQUITY RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Synchrony Financial (SYF)$23.21B0.910.921.021.06
Loews Corporation (L)$22.28B0.510.520.560.55
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW)$24.93B0.870.810.700.64
Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF)$25.91B0.060.060.070.07
SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI)$20.43B0.170.330.660.87
Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO)$20.40B0.630.630.720.67
Global Payments Inc. (GPN)$14.57B0.950.850.770.65
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG)$35.65B0.230.250.280.27
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)$35.77B0.490.480.480.47
Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU)$36.53B0.710.861.100.87

Financial Health

Debt/Equity

0.91

Current Ratio

0.21

Synchrony Financial 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

Synchrony Financial Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
The debt to equity ratio for SYF stock is 0.91.
Is Synchrony Financial's debt to equity ratio high or low?
Synchrony Financial's debt to equity ratio of 0.91 is 15% below its 5-year average of 1.06, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.91–1.24).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for SYF stock is 0.92.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for SYF stock is 1.02.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for SYF stock is 1.06.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for SYF stock is 1.29.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for SYF stock is 1.79.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for SYF stock is 1.79.

Synchrony Financial Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2025-12-310.91
2024-12-310.93
2023-12-311.15
2022-12-311.10
2021-12-311.06
2020-12-311.24
2019-12-311.32
2018-12-311.63
2017-12-311.46
2016-12-311.42
2015-12-311.93
2014-12-312.62
2013-12-314.08
2012-12-316.07
2011-12-310.00

About Synchrony Financial

Synchrony Financial, along with its various subsidiaries, functions as a leading provider of consumer financial services across the United States. The company offers a comprehensive range of credit products, encompassing diverse credit card options such as private label, co-branded, and general-purpose cards, alongside commercial credit solutions and consumer installment loans for both short and long durations. Additionally, Synchrony provides consumer banking services, including a variety of deposit products like certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, money market accounts, and savings accounts. These are made available to both individual consumers and commercial entities, with deposits also accepted via external securities brokerage firms. Beyond core credit and banking, Synchrony extends debt cancellation programs to its credit card clientele through online, mobile, and direct mail channels. It is also a significant player in specialized financing, offering healthcare payment and funding solutions under its CareCredit, Pets Best, and Walgreens brands. The firm further provides payment and financing options to industries like apparel, specialty retail, outdoor, music, and luxury, as well as point-of-sale consumer financing for audiology products and dental services. Synchrony delivers its credit offerings through collaborative programs established with a broad network of national and regional retailers, local merchants, manufacturers, buying groups, industry associations, and healthcare service providers. Its deposit products reach customers through various avenues, including digital and print media. The company's services cater to a wide array of sectors, including digital, health and wellness, retail, home, auto, powersports, jewelry, and pet industries, among others. Established in 1932, Synchrony Financial's corporate headquarters are located in Stamford, Connecticut.

Stamford, CT
20,000 employees
Financial Services / Financial - Credit Services
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial - Credit Services
CEO
Brian D. Doubles