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Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % measures a bank's capital relative to its total assets. This ratio is a measure of a bank's financial health and suggests how leveraged a bank is based on its assets. A higher ratio indicates stronger financial footing.
Bank of America's Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.60%
, which is higher than
6.50% for the pervious quarter ended in Mar. 2026.
Bank of America's Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % for the annual that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.80%
, which is lower than
6.90% for the pervious year ended in Dec. 2024.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bank of America's Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % or its related term are showing as below:
BAC's Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: * Ranked among companies with meaningful Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % only.
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % Explanation
Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % measures a bank's capital relative to its total assets. In this situation, total assets means a bank's total exposures, which include its consolidated assets, derivative exposure and certain off-balance sheet exposures.
The leverage ratio is used by regulators to ensure the capital adequacy of banks and to limit the degree to which banks can leverage its capital base. The higher the leverage ratio is, the more likely a bank can withstand negative shocks to its balance sheet.
Bank of America Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % Related Terms
Bank of America Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bank of America's Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % 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.
Bank of America Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % Chart
BAC vs WFC, C, BNY: Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Bank of America's Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio %, along with its competitors' market caps and Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % 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.
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % Calculation
Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % is calculated as
Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio %
=
Capital
/
Total Assets
* 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % of 6.60% mean?
Bank of America (BAC) has a Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % of 6.60% as of Jun. 2026. Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio measures a bank's capital relative to its total assets. View historical data on Bank of America and its competitors.
Is Bank of America's Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % too high?
Bank of America's current Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % is 6.60%. Overall, Bank of America has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of America's Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % compare to WFC and C?
Bank of America's Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % of 6.60% can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % for a Banks company?
A good Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % depends on the Banks industry context. However, Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % mean?
A high Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio measures a bank's capital relative to its total assets. View historical data on Bank of America and its competitors. Bank of America's current Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % is 6.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of America (BAC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.87, compared to a current price of $61.69 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % is 6.60%. Bank of America's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % calculated?
Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bank of America (BAC), the current Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio % is 6.60% as of Jun. 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 Bank of America (BAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $61.69 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $53.87.
GuruFocus considers Bank of America to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BAC:
Capital Adequacy Tier - Leverage Ratio %: 6.60%
GF Value™: $53.87 vs. price of $61.69 (14.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bank of America is a formidable financial titan with a $3.5 trillion balance sheet and a cornerstone of the American economy, holding the second-largest deposit market share in the United States. While the firm has maintained its stronghold among middle-market and retail clientele domestically, Bank of America has continued to hold its own on the global stage, as evidenced by its fourth-largest global trading operation and an investment banking division that regularly finishes in the top four in global league tables. The firm is organized across four segments: consumer banking, global wealth and investment management, global banking, and global markets.
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