Synchrony Financial (SYF) EBITDA Margin: 26.86%
Is Synchrony Financial’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Synchrony Financial's EBITDA margin of 26.86% is in line with its 5-year average of 28.87%, near the low end of its 5-year range (17.00%–52.50%).
As of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 5.11% above its 12-month average of 25.55%.
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SYF EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
26.86%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
25.55%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
25.93%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
28.87%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
29.45%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
29.83%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+5.11%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+3.61%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-6.95%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-8.80%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-9.95%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SYF Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchrony Financial (SYF) | $25.33B | 26.86% | 25.55% | 25.93% | 28.87% |
| W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)vs › | $25.50B | 16.13% | 16.20% | 16.20% | 15.59% |
| Regions Financial Corporation (RF)vs › | $24.78B | 29.19% | 27.92% | 32.52% | 35.08% |
| KeyCorp (KEY)vs › | $24.67B | 20.75% | 9.09% | 15.65% | 21.79% |
| Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW)vs › | $24.52B | 27.55% | 17.92% | 20.02% | 23.84% |
| Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF)vs › | $26.57B | 25.34% | 26.08% | 17.18% | 21.83% |
| Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)vs › | $24.01B | 10.69% | 12.00% | 16.81% | 15.93% |
| SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI)vs › | $23.52B | 15.93% | 13.86% | 3.70% | -9.09% |
| Loews Corporation (L)vs › | $22.36B | 18.32% | 17.56% | 16.98% | 14.82% |
| Circle Internet Group (CRCL)vs › | $21.48B | -0.91% | 7.73% | -14.05% | -116.67% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
61.1%
EBITDA Margin
26.9%
Operating Margin
22.9%
Net Margin
18.1%
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
Synchrony Financial 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
Synchrony Financial EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
- The EBITDA margin for SYF stock is 26.86%.
- Is Synchrony Financial's EBITDA margin high or low?
- Synchrony Financial's EBITDA margin of 26.86% is in line with its 5-year average of 28.87%, near the low end of its 5-year range (17.00%–52.50%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for SYF stock is 25.55%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for SYF stock is 25.93%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for SYF stock is 28.87%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for SYF stock is 29.45%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for SYF stock is 29.83%.
Synchrony Financial EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 26.86% |
| 2024-12-31 | 24.25% |
| 2023-12-31 | 19.39% |
| 2022-12-31 | 33.20% |
| 2021-12-31 | 52.50% |
| 2020-12-31 | 17.00% |
| 2019-12-31 | 33.67% |
| 2018-12-31 | 26.04% |
| 2017-12-31 | 26.01% |
| 2016-12-31 | 31.01% |
| 2015-12-31 | 34.05% |
| 2014-12-31 | 34.64% |
| 2013-12-31 | 34.39% |
| 2012-12-31 | 39.27% |
| 2011-12-31 | 37.83% |
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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.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Credit Services
- CEO
- Brian D. Doubles