KEYCORP (KEY) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KEY • US4932671088
Current stock price
19.07 USD
-0.03 (-0.16%)
At close:
18.95 USD
-0.12 (-0.63%)
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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
- KEY had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year KEY had a positive cash flow from operations.
- KEY had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- KEY had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- KEY's Return On Assets of 0.91% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KEY outperforms 48.56% of its industry peers.
- KEY's Return On Equity of 8.27% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KEY outperforms 41.47% 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
- The Profit Margin of KEY (22.55%) is worse than 60.37% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KEY has grown nicely.
- KEY does not have Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KEY has less shares outstanding
- KEY has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KEY has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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: 71.13% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- KEY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating KEY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- KEY has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.54) than 78.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC14.49%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. KEY Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 30.43% over the past year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, KEY shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.38% on average per year.
- KEY shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 63.49%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.26% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.43%
EPS 3Y-7.9%
EPS 5Y3.38%
EPS Q2Q%7.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)63.49%
Revenue growth 3Y1.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.26%
Sales Q2Q%12.45%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, KEY will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.45% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KEY will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.41% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.81%
EPS Next 2Y19.84%
EPS Next 3Y15.06%
EPS Next 5Y6.45%
Revenue Next Year7.33%
Revenue Next 2Y6.68%
Revenue Next 3Y5%
Revenue Next 5Y2.41%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.71 indicates a correct valuation of KEY.
- KEY's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KEY is more expensive than 61.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.79, KEY is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.44, the valuation of KEY can be described as reasonable.
- KEY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.80. KEY is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KEY is valued a bit cheaper than 65.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KEY's 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 15.06% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)3.76
EPS Next 2Y19.84%
EPS Next 3Y15.06%
5. KEY Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.27%, KEY is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- KEY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.90. KEY pays more dividend than 82.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, KEY pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.27% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KEY has a limited annual growth rate of 2.36%.
- KEY has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of KEY decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.36%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 62.51% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KEY. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- KEY's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP62.51%
EPS Next 2Y19.84%
EPS Next 3Y15.06%
KEY Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
19.07
-0.03 (-0.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)01-20 2026-01-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-16 2026-04-16
Inst Owners89.95%
Inst Owner Change-0.95%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change-1.57%
Market Cap20.78B
Revenue(TTM)7.48B
Net Income(TTM)1.69B
Analysts74.07
Price Target23.81 (24.86%)
Short Float %1.74%
Short Ratio1.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.27% |
Yearly Dividend0.95
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.36%
DP62.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
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%
PT rev (3m)13.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.44 | ||
| P/S | 2.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.41 | ||
| P/B | 1.02 | ||
| P/tB | 1.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.5
EY7.87%
EPS(NY)1.83
Fwd EY9.58%
FCF(TTM)1.93
FCFY10.11%
OCF(TTM)2.03
OCFY10.63%
SpS6.86
BVpS18.7
TBVpS16.17
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)3.76
Graham Number25.13
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
WACC14.49%
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)30.43%
EPS 3Y-7.9%
EPS 5Y3.38%
EPS Q2Q%7.89%
EPS Next Y21.81%
EPS Next 2Y19.84%
EPS Next 3Y15.06%
EPS Next 5Y6.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)63.49%
Revenue growth 3Y1.06%
Revenue growth 5Y2.26%
Sales Q2Q%12.45%
Revenue Next Year7.33%
Revenue Next 2Y6.68%
Revenue Next 3Y5%
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 3 / 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.
What is the profitability of KEY stock?
KEYCORP (KEY) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KEY stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KEYCORP (KEY) is 12.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.02.
What is the expected EPS growth for KEYCORP (KEY) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KEYCORP (KEY) is expected to grow by 21.81% in the next year.