KeyCorp (LTS:0JQR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.28 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — Near Median

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LTS:0JQR KeyCorp LTS:0JQR
67 GF Score
Price $22.05
GF Value $22.36
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is KeyCorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

KeyCorp LTS:0JQR -3.42% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.25. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JQR with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,283 Banks companies, KeyCorp ranks better than 50.04% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), KeyCorp's current share price is $22.05. KeyCorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $17.21. KeyCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.28.

The historical rank and industry rank for KeyCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0JQR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56   Med: 1.25   Max: 1.81
Current: 1.29

During the past years, KeyCorp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.81. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 1.25.

LTS:0JQR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
50.04% of 1283 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs LTS:0JQR: 1.29

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

KeyCorp's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $16.136. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $17.21 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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KeyCorp  (LTS:0JQR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


KeyCorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


KeyCorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KeyCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.

KeyCorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

KeyCorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.55 1.10 0.89 1.04 1.23

KeyCorp Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.04 1.11 1.23 1.18 1.34

LTS:0JQR vs FCNCA, RF, CFG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, KeyCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.


KeyCorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, KeyCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KeyCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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KeyCorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

KeyCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=22.05/17.21
=1.28

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, KeyCorp's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=16.136/333.9520*333.9520
=16.136

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

KeyCorp Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 12.782 241.428 17.681
201612 12.577 241.432 17.397
201703 12.712 243.801 17.413
201706 13.020 244.955 17.750
201709 13.182 246.819 17.836
201712 13.093 246.524 17.736
201803 13.070 249.554 17.490
201806 13.292 251.989 17.615
201809 13.302 252.439 17.597
201812 13.874 251.233 18.442
201903 14.286 254.202 18.768
201906 15.022 256.143 19.585
201909 15.392 256.759 20.020
201912 15.491 256.974 20.131
202003 15.904 258.115 20.577
202006 16.028 257.797 20.763
202009 16.208 260.280 20.796
202012 16.480 260.474 21.129
202103 16.177 264.877 20.396
202106 16.705 271.696 20.533
202109 16.775 274.310 20.422
202112 16.712 278.802 20.018
202203 14.380 287.504 16.703
202206 13.432 296.311 15.138
202209 11.566 296.808 13.013
202212 11.737 296.797 13.206
202303 12.641 301.836 13.986
202306 12.123 305.109 13.269
202309 11.596 307.789 12.582
202312 12.959 306.746 14.108
202403 12.778 312.332 13.663
202406 13.029 314.175 13.849
202409 14.479 315.301 15.335
202412 14.164 315.605 14.987
202503 14.841 319.799 15.498
202506 15.267 322.561 15.806
202509 15.816 324.800 16.262
202512 16.220 324.054 16.715
202603 16.083 330.213 16.265
202606 16.136 333.952 16.136

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.28 mean?
KeyCorp (LTS:0JQR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.28 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on KeyCorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.25. Over the past decade, KeyCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 1.81. According to the industry distribution chart, KeyCorp ranks #641 out of 1283 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is KeyCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
KeyCorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.28 is near median its 10-year median of 1.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 1.81. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. KeyCorp's value of 1.28 is 0.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KeyCorp ranks #641 out of 1283 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KeyCorp has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KeyCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FCNCA and RF?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, KeyCorp ranks #641 out of 1283 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts KeyCorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. KeyCorp's value of 1.28 is 0.8% below this benchmark. Historically, KeyCorp's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 1.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.25 vs. the industry median of 1.29, KeyCorp has consistently been below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.29, based on 1,283 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KeyCorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.28 is 0.8% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on KeyCorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KeyCorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.25. 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 (LTS:0JQR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.36, compared to a current price of $22.05 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.25 and 0.8% below the Banks industry median of 1.29. KeyCorp's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KeyCorp (LTS:0JQR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 as of Aug. 20, 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 (LTS:0JQR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KeyCorp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $22.05 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.36. GuruFocus considers KeyCorp to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JQR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.28 (near median its 10-year median of 1.25)
  • GF Value™: $22.36 vs. price of $22.05 (1.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.8% below the Banks median (#641 of 1283)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0JQR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KeyCorp Business Description

Address 127 Public Square, Cleveland, OH, USA, 44114-1306
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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