KEYCORP (KEY) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KEY • US4932671088
Current stock price
22.005 USD
-0.11 (-0.47%)
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This KEY fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KEY Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KEY was profitable.
- KEY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- KEY had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years KEY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- KEY has a Return On Assets (0.91%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KEY's Return On Equity of 8.27% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KEY is outperformed by 61.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.91% | ||
| ROE | 8.27% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)0.4%
ROA(5y)0.7%
ROE(3y)4.08%
ROE(5y)8.01%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- KEY has a Profit Margin of 22.55%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KEY underperforms 64.63% of its industry peers.
- KEY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for KEY so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.55% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-3.17%
PM growth 5Y4.03%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. KEY Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- KEY does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
- The number of shares outstanding for KEY has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for KEY has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- KEY has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- KEY has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.24. This is a neutral value as KEY would need 5.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.24, KEY is not doing good in the industry: 72.61% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54 indicates that KEY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- KEY has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.54. This is in the lower half of the industry: KEY underperforms 78.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC14.01%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. KEY Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- KEY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 27.78%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.38% on average over the past years.
- KEY shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 59.03%.
- KEY shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.26% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)27.78%
EPS 3Y-7.9%
EPS 5Y3.38%
EPS Q2Q%33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)59.03%
Revenue growth 3Y1.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.26%
Sales Q2Q%10.15%
3.2 Future
- KEY is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.47% yearly.
- KEY is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.41% yearly.
EPS Next Y21.67%
EPS Next 2Y19.98%
EPS Next 3Y15.09%
EPS Next 5Y8.47%
Revenue Next Year7.33%
Revenue Next 2Y6.7%
Revenue Next 3Y5.15%
Revenue Next 5Y2.41%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. KEY Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.67, which indicates a correct valuation of KEY.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KEY is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.43% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.77. KEY is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.19 indicates a reasonable valuation of KEY.
- KEY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.75. KEY is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KEY is valued a bit cheaper than 61.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as KEY's earnings are expected to grow with 15.09% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.63
PEG (5Y)4.04
EPS Next 2Y19.98%
EPS Next 3Y15.09%
5. KEY Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.73%, KEY has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- KEY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.55. KEY pays more dividend than 80.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, KEY pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.73% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KEY has a limited annual growth rate of 2.36%.
- KEY has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of KEY decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.36%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 62.51% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KEY. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of KEY is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP62.51%
EPS Next 2Y19.98%
EPS Next 3Y15.09%
KEY Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:KEY (5/1/2026, 1:54:08 PM)
22.005
-0.11 (-0.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Industry Strength57.76
Industry Growth85.09
Earnings (Last)04-16 2026-04-16/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-21 2026-07-21
Inst Owners91.27%
Inst Owner Change1.67%
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner Change-1.71%
Market Cap23.60B
Revenue(TTM)7.66B
Net Income(TTM)1.69B
Analysts74.07
Price Target23.7 (7.7%)
Short Float %2.01%
Short Ratio1.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.73% |
Yearly Dividend0.95
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.36%
DP62.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-03 2026-03-03 (0.205)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.47%
Min EPS beat(2)4.87%
Max EPS beat(2)6.08%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.5%
Min EPS beat(4)0.38%
Max EPS beat(4)6.08%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)16.48%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)8.25%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)3.48%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.47%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.47%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.64%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.61%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.67%
PT rev (1m)-0.45%
PT rev (3m)1.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.19 | ||
| P/S | 3.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.69 | ||
| P/B | 1.16 | ||
| P/tB | 1.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.61
EY7.32%
EPS(NY)2.16
Fwd EY9.81%
FCF(TTM)1.96
FCFY8.9%
OCF(TTM)2.06
OCFY9.35%
SpS6.97
BVpS19
TBVpS16.43
PEG (NY)0.63
PEG (5Y)4.04
Graham Number26.2349 (19.22%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.91% | ||
| ROE | 8.27% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.55% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 28.1% |
ROA(3y)0.4%
ROA(5y)0.7%
ROE(3y)4.08%
ROE(5y)8.01%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-3.17%
PM growth 5Y4.03%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 509.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.43% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 124.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score9
WACC14.01%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)234.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)197.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.5%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)27.78%
EPS 3Y-7.9%
EPS 5Y3.38%
EPS Q2Q%33.33%
EPS Next Y21.67%
EPS Next 2Y19.98%
EPS Next 3Y15.09%
EPS Next 5Y8.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)59.03%
Revenue growth 3Y1.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.26%
Sales Q2Q%10.15%
Revenue Next Year7.33%
Revenue Next 2Y6.7%
Revenue Next 3Y5.15%
Revenue Next 5Y2.41%
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y250.75%
FCF growth 3Y-21.61%
FCF growth 5Y5.47%
OCF growth 1Y232.53%
OCF growth 3Y-20.94%
OCF growth 5Y5.71%
KEYCORP / KEY Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KEYCORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KEY.
What is the valuation status of KEYCORP (KEY) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KEYCORP (KEY). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is KEYCORP (KEY) stock?
KEYCORP (KEY) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of KEYCORP (KEY) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KEYCORP (KEY) is 13.67 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.16.
Is the dividend of KEYCORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of KEYCORP (KEY) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 62.51%.