KeyCorp (MEX:KEY1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.23 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 78% Above Median

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MEX:KEY1 KeyCorp MEX:KEY1
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What is KeyCorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

KeyCorp MEX:KEY1 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.23 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 1.25. GuruFocus rates MEX:KEY1 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN327.67. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Banks companies, KeyCorp ranks worse than 55.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), KeyCorp's current share price is MXN378.64. KeyCorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN169.78. KeyCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.23.

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

MEX:KEY1' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56   Med: 1.25   Max: 1.81
Current: 1.38

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.

MEX:KEY1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
55.97% of 1299 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs MEX:KEY1: 1.38

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 Mar. 2026 was MXN290.021. 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 MXN169.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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KeyCorp  (MEX:KEY1) 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
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.96 1.04 1.11 1.23 1.18

MEX:KEY1 vs RF, FCNCA, 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
=378.64/169.78
=2.23

* 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 Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=290.021/330.2130*330.2130
=290.021

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

KeyCorp Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 241.905 241.018 331.428
201609 247.149 241.428 338.038
201612 259.309 241.432 354.664
201703 239.352 243.801 324.187
201706 235.358 244.955 317.276
201709 239.229 246.819 320.059
201712 257.149 246.524 344.445
201803 237.455 249.554 314.203
201806 261.172 251.989 342.247
201809 248.812 252.439 325.469
201812 272.424 251.233 358.066
201903 277.113 254.202 359.975
201906 288.560 256.143 372.004
201909 303.877 256.759 390.811
201912 292.167 256.974 375.436
202003 372.906 258.115 477.068
202006 369.949 257.797 473.869
202009 358.043 260.280 454.243
202012 327.825 260.474 415.596
202103 330.684 264.877 412.252
202106 332.521 271.696 404.138
202109 344.930 274.310 415.225
202112 342.831 278.802 406.049
202203 286.323 287.504 328.857
202206 270.219 296.311 301.136
202209 232.642 296.808 258.825
202212 228.815 296.797 254.577
202303 227.850 301.836 249.271
202306 207.837 305.109 224.938
202309 201.995 307.789 216.711
202312 219.970 306.746 236.798
202403 212.071 312.332 224.212
202406 238.694 314.175 250.879
202409 285.089 315.301 298.572
202412 295.390 315.605 309.062
202503 303.620 319.799 313.507
202506 287.468 322.561 294.288
202509 290.124 324.800 294.959
202512 292.053 324.054 297.604
202603 290.021 330.213 290.021

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 2.23 mean?
KeyCorp (MEX:KEY1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.23 as of Jul. 19, 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 78% above 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 #727 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 56%.
Is KeyCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
KeyCorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.23 is 78% above 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 1.26. KeyCorp's value of 2.23 is 77% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KeyCorp ranks #727 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KeyCorp has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KeyCorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to RF and FCNCA?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, KeyCorp ranks #727 out of 1299 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places KeyCorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. KeyCorp's value of 2.23 is 77% above 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 1.26, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.26, based on 1,299 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 2.23 is 77% 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 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 1.26 — 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 2.23, which is 78% above 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?
KeyCorp (MEX:KEY1) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.23. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN327.67, compared to a current price of MXN378.64 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.23, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 1.25 and 77% above the Banks industry median of 1.26. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KeyCorp (MEX:KEY1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.23 as of Jul. 19, 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 (MEX:KEY1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KeyCorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN378.64 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN327.67.

Key valuation signals for MEX:KEY1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.23 (78% above median its 10-year median of 1.25)
  • GF Value™: MXN327.67 vs. price of MXN378.64 (15.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 77% above the Banks median (#727 of 1299)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:KEY1 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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