KeyCorp (WBO:KEY) FCF Margin %: -3.88% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is KeyCorp FCF Margin %?

KeyCorp WBO:KEY +0.73% 62 FCF Margin % is -3.88% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:KEY with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.87. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,505 Banks companies, KeyCorp ranks better than 54.88% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. KeyCorp's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-64 Mil. KeyCorp's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,651 Mil. Therefore, KeyCorp's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.88%.

As of today, KeyCorp's current FCF Yield % is 8.62%.

The historical rank and industry rank for KeyCorp's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

WBO:KEY' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.63   Med: 30.66   Max: 62.07
Current: 29.18


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of KeyCorp was 62.07%. The lowest was 13.63%. And the median was 30.66%.

WBO:KEY's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
54.88% of 1505 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 26.55 vs WBO:KEY: 29.18


KeyCorp FCF Margin % Related Terms


KeyCorp FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KeyCorp's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

KeyCorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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KeyCorp Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Margin % 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 -8.70 67.92 19.92 34.76 -3.88

WBO:KEY vs FCNCA, RF, CFG: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, KeyCorp's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, KeyCorp's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KeyCorp's FCF Margin % falls into.


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KeyCorp FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

KeyCorp's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1794.254/6221.39
=28.84 %

KeyCorp's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-64.01/1651.285
=-3.88 %

* 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 Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -3.88% mean?
KeyCorp (WBO:KEY) has a FCF Margin % of -3.88% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on KeyCorp and its competitors. Over the past decade, KeyCorp's FCF Margin % has ranged from 13.63 to 62.07. According to the industry distribution chart, KeyCorp ranks #679 out of 1505 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is KeyCorp's FCF Margin % too high?
KeyCorp's current FCF Margin % is -3.88%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.63 to a high of 62.07. Based on the distribution chart, KeyCorp ranks #679 out of 1505 companies in the Banks industry, which is above 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 FCF Margin % compare to FCNCA and RF?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, KeyCorp ranks #679 out of 1505 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts KeyCorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 26.55. Historically, KeyCorp's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 13.63 to 62.07 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Banks company?
The median FCF Margin % among Banks companies is 26.55, based on 1,505 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on KeyCorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median FCF Margin % is 26.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KeyCorp's current FCF Margin % is -3.88%. 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 (WBO:KEY) has a current FCF Margin % of -3.88%. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.87, compared to a current price of €20.69 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -3.88%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KeyCorp (WBO:KEY), the current FCF Margin % is -3.88% as of Mar. 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 (WBO:KEY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KeyCorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €20.69 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.87.

Key valuation signals for WBO:KEY:

  • FCF Margin %: -3.88%
  • GF Value™: €17.87 vs. price of €20.69 (15.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:KEY 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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