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KeyCorp (KEY) Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.54

Is KeyCorp’s debt to equity ratio high or low?

KeyCorp's debt to equity ratio of 0.54 is 51% below its 5-year average of 1.09, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.54–2.14).

As of Saturday, June 13, 2026. 18.18% below its 12-month average of 0.66.

KEY Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

KEY Debt to Equity Ratio
0.54-30.77% 1Y
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KEY Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

KEY Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

KEY Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

0.54

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

0.66

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

1.25

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

1.09

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

1.03

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

1.02

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

1.33

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-18.18%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-56.89%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-50.61%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-47.43%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-47.06%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-59.53%

KEY Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO EQUITY RATIOTTM3Y5Y
KeyCorp (KEY)$24.61B0.540.661.251.09
Synchrony Financial (SYF)$24.68B0.910.921.021.06
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW)$24.80B0.870.810.700.64
Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)$24.00B0.330.350.370.34
Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF)$26.14B0.060.060.070.07
Loews Corporation (L)$22.25B0.510.520.560.55
SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI)$21.27B0.170.330.660.87
Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO)$20.33B0.630.630.720.67
Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)$16.70B1.101.080.990.88
Global Payments Inc. (GPN)$16.03B0.950.850.770.65

Financial Health

Debt/Equity

0.54

Current Ratio

0.77

KeyCorp 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

KeyCorp Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for KeyCorp (KEY)?
The debt to equity ratio for KEY stock is 0.54.
Is KeyCorp's debt to equity ratio high or low?
KeyCorp's debt to equity ratio of 0.54 is 51% below its 5-year average of 1.09, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.54–2.14).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for KeyCorp (KEY)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for KEY stock is 0.66.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for KeyCorp (KEY)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for KEY stock is 1.25.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for KeyCorp (KEY)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for KEY stock is 1.09.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for KeyCorp (KEY)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for KEY stock is 1.03.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for KeyCorp (KEY)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for KEY stock is 1.02.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for KeyCorp (KEY)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for KEY stock is 1.33.

KeyCorp Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2025-12-310.54
2024-12-310.78
2023-12-311.55
2022-12-312.14
2021-12-310.73
2020-12-310.82
2019-12-310.79
2018-12-310.94
2017-12-311.02
2016-12-310.96
2015-12-311.03
2014-12-310.84
2013-12-310.92
2012-12-310.85
2011-12-311.17
2010-12-311.24
2009-12-311.28
2008-12-312.39
2007-12-312.81
2006-12-312.51
2005-12-312.71
2004-12-312.74
2003-12-313.00
2002-12-313.45
2001-12-314.08
2000-12-313.93
1999-12-314.46
1998-12-314.40
1997-12-314.08
1996-12-313.20

About KeyCorp

KeyCorp functions as the parent entity for KeyBank National Association, delivering a wide array of banking services to retail and business clients across the United States. Its operations are distinctly segmented into a Consumer Bank and a Commercial Bank. Targeting both individual consumers and small to medium-sized businesses, the corporation extends a comprehensive suite of services. These offerings include various deposit accounts, investment solutions, personal financial planning and wellness programs, student loan refinancing, mortgage and home equity products, general lending, credit card services, treasury management, business advisory, wealth and asset management, and trust-related services. Moreover, the company furnishes middle-market clients with a robust selection of sophisticated banking and capital market products. These encompass syndicated lending, debt and equity capital market offerings, commercial payment solutions, equipment financing, commercial real estate mortgage banking, derivatives, foreign exchange services, financial advisory, and public finance. Its commercial mortgage portfolio encompasses loans across diverse sectors, including consumer, energy, healthcare, industrial, public sector, real estate, and technology. Additionally, KeyCorp engages in community development financing, securities underwriting, brokerage, and investment banking services. As of December 31, 2021, its operational reach extended across 15 states, supported by an extensive network of approximately 999 physical branches and 1,317 automated teller machines (ATMs). Beyond its physical footprint, the company offers online and mobile banking capabilities, alongside a dedicated telephone banking call center and other offices. Established in 1849, KeyCorp maintains its corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.

Cleveland, OH
16,989 employees
Financial Services / Banks - Regional
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
CEO
Christopher Marrott Gorman