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Debt to Equity Ratio: 1.19

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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 Sunday, June 28, 2026. 9.78% above its 12-month average of 1.08.

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Debt to Equity

BNY Debt to Equity Ratio

1.19

Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.

+38.07% 5Y
BNY Debt to Equity Ratio

BNY Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

BNY Debt to Equity Ratio

BNY Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

BNY 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%

BNY Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO EQUITY RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY)$98.45B1.191.081.151.07
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC)vs ›$98.38B0.941.031.191.01
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)vs ›$97.40B0.760.931.010.96
Brookfield Corporation (BN)vs ›$95.75B6.545.835.414.97
U.S. Bancorp (USB)vs ›$94.55B1.201.231.271.15
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC)vs ›$89.82B37.0419.3410.317.32
Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD)vs ›$88.87B1.681.310.850.78
iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)vs ›$83.73BN/AN/AN/AN/A
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH)vs ›$81.44B1.421.531.401.38
KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR)vs ›$80.93B1.771.962.102.19

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 Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY)?
The debt to equity ratio for BNY stock is 1.19.
Is Bank of New York Mellon Corp'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 Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for BNY stock is 1.08.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for BNY stock is 1.15.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for BNY stock is 1.07.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for BNY stock is 1.05.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for BNY stock is 0.99.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for BNY stock is 0.96.

BNY Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2026-03-311.19
2025-12-310.76
2025-09-301.17
2025-06-301.17
2025-03-311.12
2024-12-311.10
2024-09-301.15
2024-06-301.16
2024-03-311.18
2023-12-311.13
2023-09-301.09
2023-06-301.35
2023-03-311.47
2022-12-311.06
2022-09-300.99
2022-06-300.97
2022-03-310.93
2021-12-310.89
2021-09-300.89
2021-06-300.86
2021-03-310.92
2020-12-310.82
2020-09-300.96
2020-06-301.02
2020-03-311.05
2019-12-311.05
2019-09-301.07
2019-06-301.22
2019-03-311.12
2018-12-311.20
2018-09-301.01
2018-06-301.13
2018-03-311.32
2017-12-311.19
2017-09-301.10
2017-06-301.02
2017-03-311.05
2016-12-310.93
2016-09-300.87
2016-06-300.87
2016-03-310.99
2015-12-310.99
2015-09-300.81
2015-06-300.81
2015-03-310.78
2014-12-310.89
2014-09-300.84
2014-06-300.84
2014-03-310.84
2013-12-310.81
2013-09-300.85
2013-06-300.90
2013-03-310.82
2012-12-310.76
2012-09-300.95
2012-06-300.92
2012-03-310.93
2011-12-310.85
2011-09-300.91
2011-06-300.80
2011-03-310.72
2010-12-310.77
2010-09-300.52
2010-06-300.71
2010-03-310.73
2009-12-310.73
2009-09-300.76
2009-06-300.77
2009-03-310.67
2008-12-310.65
2008-09-301.30
2008-06-300.68
2008-03-310.82
2007-12-310.85
2007-09-300.67
2007-06-301.20
2007-03-311.05
2006-12-310.98
2006-09-301.01
2006-06-301.04
2006-03-311.03
2005-12-311.05
2005-09-301.26
2005-06-301.06
2005-03-310.98
2004-12-310.85
2004-09-300.90
2004-06-300.96
2004-03-310.91
2003-12-310.95
2003-09-301.00
2003-06-301.04
2003-03-311.04
2002-12-310.98
2002-09-301.28
2002-06-301.42

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About Bank of New York Mellon Corp

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of financial services. It operates through the following segments: Securities Services, Market and Wealth Services, Investment and Wealth Management, and Other. The Securities Services segment includes the Asset Servicing business, which provides global custody, fund accounting, integrated middle-office solutions, transfer agency and data, and analytics solutions. The Market and Wealth Services segment consists of the Pershing, Clearance and Collateral Management, and Treasury Services businesses. The Investment and Wealth Management segment is involved in services to institutional and retail investors, as well as investment management, wealth, and estate planning. The Other segment refers to the leasing portfolio, corporate treasury activities, derivatives, and other trading activity. The company was founded by Alexander Hamilton on June 9, 1784 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

New York, NY
47,200 employees
www.bny.com
Financial Services / Investment - Banking & Investment Services
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Investment - Banking & Investment Services
CEO
Robin Vince
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