Debt to Equity Ratio: 1.19
Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of 1.19 is 11% above its 5-year average of 1.07, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.76–1.47).
As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 9.78% above its 12-month average of 1.08.
BK Debt to Equity Ratio
Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.
BK Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
BK Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
BK Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
1.19
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
1.08
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
1.15
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
1.07
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
1.05
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
0.99
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
0.96
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+9.78%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+3.72%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+10.79%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+13.10%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+19.85%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+24.38%
BK Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) | $97.40B | 1.19 | 1.08 | 1.15 | 1.07 |
| The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC)vs › | $96.34B | 0.94 | 1.03 | 1.19 | 1.01 |
| Brookfield Corporation (BN)vs › | $95.89B | 6.54 | 5.83 | 5.41 | 4.97 |
| U.S. Bancorp (USB)vs › | $93.31B | 1.20 | 1.23 | 1.27 | 1.15 |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC)vs › | $89.82B | 37.04 | 19.34 | 10.31 | 7.32 |
| Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD)vs › | $87.52B | 1.68 | 1.31 | 0.85 | 0.78 |
| CME Group Inc. (CME)vs › | $83.95B | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)vs › | $82.86B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR)vs › | $82.16B | 1.77 | 1.96 | 2.10 | 2.19 |
| Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH)vs › | $79.96B | 1.42 | 1.53 | 1.40 | 1.38 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
1.19
Current Ratio
0.70
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
Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)?
- The debt to equity ratio for BK stock is 1.19.
- Is The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's debt to equity ratio high or low?
- The debt to equity ratio of 1.19 is 11% above its 5-year average of 1.07, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.76–1.47).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for BK stock is 1.08.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for BK stock is 1.15.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for BK stock is 1.07.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for BK stock is 1.05.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for BK stock is 0.99.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for BK stock is 0.96.
BK Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 1.19 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.76 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.17 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.17 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.12 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.10 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.15 |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.16 |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.18 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.13 |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.09 |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.35 |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.47 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.06 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.99 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.97 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.93 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.89 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.89 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.86 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.92 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.82 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.96 |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.02 |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.05 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.05 |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.07 |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.22 |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.12 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.20 |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.01 |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.13 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.32 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.19 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.10 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.02 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.05 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.93 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.87 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.87 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.99 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.99 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.81 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.81 |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.78 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.89 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.84 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.84 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.84 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.81 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.85 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.90 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.82 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.76 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.95 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.92 |
| 2012-03-31 | 0.93 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.91 |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.80 |
| 2011-03-31 | 0.72 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.77 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.52 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.71 |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.73 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.73 |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.76 |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.77 |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.67 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2008-09-30 | 1.30 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.68 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.82 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.67 |
| 2007-06-30 | 1.20 |
| 2007-03-31 | 1.05 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.98 |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.01 |
| 2006-06-30 | 1.04 |
| 2006-03-31 | 1.03 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.05 |
| 2005-09-30 | 1.26 |
| 2005-06-30 | 1.06 |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.98 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.90 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.96 |
| 2004-03-31 | 0.91 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2003-09-30 | 1.00 |
| 2003-06-30 | 1.04 |
| 2003-03-31 | 1.04 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.98 |
| 2002-09-30 | 1.28 |
| 2002-06-30 | 1.42 |
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About The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation provides a range of financial products and services in the United States and internationally. It operates through Securities Services, Market and Wealth Services, Investment and Wealth Management, and Other segments. The Securities Services segment offers custody, trust and depositary, accounting, exchange-traded funds, middle-office solutions, transfer agency, services for private equity and real estate funds, foreign exchange, securities lending, liquidity/lending services, and data analytics. This segment also provides trustee, paying agency, fiduciary, escrow and other financial, issuer, and support services for brokers and investors. The Market and Wealth Services segment offers clearing and custody, investment, wealth and retirement solutions, technology and enterprise data management, trading, and prime brokerage services. This segment also provides integrated cash management solutions, including payments, foreign exchange, liquidity management, receivables processing, payables management, and trade finance, as well as U.S. government and global clearing, and tri-party services. The Investment and Wealth Management segment offers investment management strategies, investment products distribution, investment management, custody, wealth and estate planning, private banking, investment, and information management services. The Other segment provides corporate treasury, derivative and other trading, corporate and bank-owned life insurance, tax credit investment, other corporate investment, and business exit services. The company serves central banks and sovereigns, financial institutions, asset managers, insurance companies, corporations, local authorities and high net-worth individuals, and family offices. The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation was founded in 1784 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Investment - Banking & Investment Services
- CEO
- Robin Vince