KeyCorpFRA:KEY -3.91%62 Buyback Yield % is 1.52 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 1.73. GuruFocus rates FRA:KEY with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 626 Banks companies, KeyCorp ranks better than 72.36% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for KeyCorp's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:KEY vs RF, FCNCA, CFG: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, KeyCorp's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
KeyCorp Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, KeyCorp's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KeyCorp's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
KeyCorp (FRA:KEY) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.52 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on KeyCorp and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 1.73. According to the industry distribution chart, KeyCorp ranks #173 out of 626 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is KeyCorp's Buyback Yield % too high?
KeyCorp's current Buyback Yield % of 1.52 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.73. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.42. KeyCorp's value of 1.52 is 261.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KeyCorp ranks #173 out of 626 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KeyCorp has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KeyCorp's Buyback Yield % compare to RF and FCNCA?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, KeyCorp ranks #173 out of 626 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts KeyCorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.42. KeyCorp's value of 1.52 is 261.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.73 vs. the industry median of 0.42, KeyCorp has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.42, based on 626 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KeyCorp's current Buyback Yield % of 1.52 is 261.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on KeyCorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KeyCorp's current Buyback Yield % is 1.52, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KeyCorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KeyCorp (FRA:KEY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.16, compared to a current price of €19.89 — trading 15.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.52, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.73 and 261.9% above the Banks industry median of 0.42. KeyCorp's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KeyCorp (FRA:KEY), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.52 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is KeyCorp (FRA:KEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KeyCorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €19.89 is trading 15.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.16.
GuruFocus considers KeyCorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KEY:
Buyback Yield %: 1.52 (12% below median its 10-year median of 1.73)
GF Value™: €17.16 vs. price of €19.89 (15.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 261.9% above the Banks median (#173 of 626)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
With assets of around $190 billion, Ohio-based KeyCorp's bank footprint spans 16 states, but it is predominantly concentrated in its three largest markets: Ohio, New York, and Washington. KeyCorp is primarily focused on serving middle-market commercial clients through a hybrid community/corporate bank model.
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