Synchrony Financial (SYF) Operating Margin: 22.85%
Is Synchrony Financial’s operating margin high or low?
Synchrony Financial's operating margin of 22.85% is 12% below its 5-year average of 25.99%, near the low end of its 5-year range (14.01%–49.03%).
As of Thursday, June 11, 2026. 0.87% below its 12-month average of 23.05%.
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SYF Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
22.85%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
23.05%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
23.22%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
25.99%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
27.01%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
29.25%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
29.25%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.87%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-1.59%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-12.07%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-15.40%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-21.87%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-21.87%
SYF Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchrony Financial (SYF) | $23.21B | 22.85% | 23.05% | 23.22% | 25.99% |
| Loews Corporation (L) | $22.28B | 12.62% | 11.71% | 11.02% | 8.19% |
| Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) | $24.93B | 22.73% | 14.66% | 14.25% | 15.24% |
| Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) | $25.91B | 26.68% | 24.40% | 15.24% | 19.88% |
| Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) | $20.40B | 26.79% | 28.76% | 28.02% | 27.63% |
| SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) | $20.36B | 12.56% | 8.66% | -2.78% | -16.52% |
| Global Payments Inc. (GPN) | $14.79B | 16.21% | 20.86% | 21.67% | 20.60% |
| The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG) | $35.65B | 17.51% | 15.71% | 13.62% | 13.05% |
| PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) | $35.90B | 17.85% | 17.52% | 16.46% | 16.33% |
| Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU) | $36.53B | 7.10% | 6.21% | 3.69% | 4.90% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
61.1%
Operating Margin
22.9%
Synchrony Financial Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Synchrony Financial Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
- The operating margin for SYF stock is 22.85%.
- Is Synchrony Financial's operating margin high or low?
- Synchrony Financial's operating margin of 22.85% is 12% below its 5-year average of 25.99%, near the low end of its 5-year range (14.01%–49.03%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
- The TTM average operating margin for SYF stock is 23.05%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for SYF stock is 23.22%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for SYF stock is 25.99%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for SYF stock is 27.01%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for SYF stock is 29.25%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for SYF stock is 29.25%.
Synchrony Financial Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 24.17% |
| 2024-12-31 | 21.93% |
| 2023-12-31 | 16.75% |
| 2022-12-31 | 30.03% |
| 2021-12-31 | 49.03% |
| 2020-12-31 | 14.01% |
| 2019-12-31 | 31.32% |
| 2018-12-31 | 24.05% |
| 2017-12-31 | 24.16% |
| 2016-12-31 | 29.21% |
| 2015-12-31 | 32.45% |
| 2014-12-31 | 33.35% |
| 2013-12-31 | 33.28% |
| 2012-12-31 | 38.32% |
| 2011-12-31 | 36.66% |
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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