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Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % is the net charge-offs divided by the average total loans during a specific period. This ratio measures the proportion of debt owed to a company that is unlikely to be recovered. A higher ratio means there’s more bad debt that is unlikely to be collected, which leads investors to believe it has a very risky portfolio.
The historical rank and industry rank for Synchrony Financial's Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SYF's Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % is not ranked *
in the Credit Services industry.
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Synchrony Financial (MEX:SYF) Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % Explanation
A Net Charge-off (NCO) is the dollar amount representing the difference between gross charge-offs and any subsequent recoveries of delinquent debt. The bad debt often needs to be written off and classified as gross charge-off. If any money is recovered from that debt, the recovered amount needs to be subtracted from gross charge-off, which is how we get the net charge-off.
Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % represents the amount of debt that a company believes it will never collect and is an indicator of a financial institution's loan portfolio performance. A higher ratio, especially when compared to the previous period or to other banks, would suggest that there’s more bad debt that is unlikely to be collected and the loan portfolio may be too risky.
Synchrony Financial Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % Related Terms
Synchrony Financial Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Synchrony Financial's Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % 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.
Synchrony Financial Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % Chart
Synchrony Financial (MEX:SYF) Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % Calculation
Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % is calculated as
Net Charge Offs to Average Loans %
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Net Charge-offs
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Average Total Loans
* 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 Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % of 0.00% mean?
Synchrony Financial (MEX:SYF) has a Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % of 0.00% as of . 20. Net Charge Offs Average Loans is the net charge-offs divided by the average total loans during a specific period. View historical data on Synchrony Financial and its competitors.
Is Synchrony Financial's Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % too high?
Synchrony Financial's current Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % is 0.00%. Overall, Synchrony Financial has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synchrony Financial's Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % compare to AFRM and SOFI?
Synchrony Financial's Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % for a Credit Services company?
A good Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % 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 Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % mean?
A high Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Charge Offs Average Loans is the net charge-offs divided by the average total loans during a specific period. View historical data on Synchrony Financial and its competitors. Synchrony Financial's current Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synchrony Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synchrony Financial (MEX:SYF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,039.22, compared to a current price of MXN1,290.00 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % is 0.00%. Synchrony Financial's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % calculated?
Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Synchrony Financial (MEX:SYF), the current Net Charge Offs to Average Loans % is 0.00% as of . 20. 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 Synchrony Financial (MEX:SYF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synchrony Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,290.00 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,039.22.
GuruFocus considers Synchrony Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SYF:
Net Charge Offs to Average Loans %: 0.00%
GF Value™: MXN1,039.22 vs. price of MXN1,290.00 (24.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SYF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Synchrony Financial, originally a spinoff of GE Capital's retail financing business, is the largest provider of private-label credit cards in the United States by both outstanding receivables and purchasing volume. Synchrony partners with other firms to market its credit products in their physical stores as well as on their websites and mobile applications. Synchrony operates through three segments: retail card (private-label and co-branded general-purpose credit cards), payment solutions (promotional financing for large ticket purchases), and CareCredit (financing for elective healthcare procedures).
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