FITB (Fifth Third Bancorp) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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FITB Fifth Third Bancorp FITB
67 GF Score
Price $56.50
GF Value $46.94
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Fifth Third Bancorp Profitability Rank?

Fifth Third Bancorp FITB -0.16% 67 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates FITB with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Fifth Third Bancorp has the Profitability Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Fifth Third Bancorp's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%. As of today, Fifth Third Bancorp's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Fifth Third Bancorp Profitability Rank Related Terms


FITB vs TFC, MTB, NU: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Fifth Third Bancorp's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Fifth Third Bancorp Profitability Rank vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Fifth Third Bancorp's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fifth Third Bancorp's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Fifth Third Bancorp Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Fifth Third Bancorp has the Profitability Rank of 4.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Fifth Third Bancorp's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0 / 2764
=0.00 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Fifth Third Bancorp has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 4 mean?
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Fifth Third Bancorp and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Fifth Third Bancorp's Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00.
Is Fifth Third Bancorp's Profitability Rank too high?
Fifth Third Bancorp's current Profitability Rank of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Fifth Third Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fifth Third Bancorp's Profitability Rank compare to TFC and MTB?
Fifth Third Bancorp's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Fifth Third Bancorp's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Banks company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Banks industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Fifth Third Bancorp and its competitors. Fifth Third Bancorp's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fifth Third Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.94, compared to a current price of $56.50 — trading 20.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Fifth Third Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), the current Profitability Rank is 4 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 Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fifth Third Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $56.50 is trading 20.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.94. GuruFocus considers Fifth Third Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FITB:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $46.94 vs. price of $56.50 (20.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Fifth Third Bancorp Business Description

Address 38 Fountain Square Plaza, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45263
Fifth Third Bancorp is a midsize regional bank in the US, with total assets of around $300 billion as of March 2026. The bank closed its acquisition of Comercia in February 2026. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Fifth Third has a strong presence in the US Midwest and is currently expanding in the US Southeast. The bank provides a diversified set of financial services in retail banking, commercial banking, card and Treasury management, wealth and asset management, and capital markets.
67GF Score

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