The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) Stock Analysis — Fair Value, Risk & Moat Rating
NYQ · Financial Services · Banks - Diversified
Is The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation a safe investment right now?
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is in the Financial Services sector — Altman Z-Score does not apply to this type of company. Our fair value estimate is $141.96 (Watch Zone).
Why the Altman Z-Score does not apply to The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
The Altman Z-Score is designed for manufacturing and non-financial companies. It uses ratios like Working Capital / Total Assets and Revenue / Total Assets that produce misleading results for Financial Services companies.
- Banks hold massive assets (loans) that inflate Total Assets, making WC/TA nearly zero — a false distress signal
- Utilities carry high regulated debt by design — the model misreads leverage as risk
- REITs use Funds From Operations (FFO), not Free Cash Flow — standard cash flow analysis doesn't apply
Altman Z-Score is designed for manufacturing companies and does not apply to banks, utilities, or REITs.
Note: A sector-specific financial health model for Financial Services companies is planned for a future update.
What is The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation actually worth?
How we calculated this
| Input | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Analyst Consensus Target | $141.96 | 14 Wall Street analysts |
| Analyst High / Low | $156.00 / $120.00 | Range of analyst price targets |
| Price / Book | 2.36x | Current market valuation vs book value |
| Return on Equity | 13.5% | Profitability relative to shareholder equity |
Source: Earnings data from SEC EDGAR filings. Market data via Yahoo Finance.
Why standard moat analysis does not apply to The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Our standard moat model uses ROIC stability, gross margin trends, and switching costs — metrics designed for product and service companies. Financial Services companies compete on fundamentally different dimensions.
- Banks — moat comes from deposit cost advantage, net interest margin stability, and fee income diversification
- Utilities — moat is a regulatory monopoly with guaranteed rate of return on invested capital
- REITs — moat comes from property portfolio quality, location, tenant mix, and cap rate advantages
Standard moat analysis (ROIC/gross margin/switching costs) does not reliably apply to Financial Services companies. Banks compete on net interest margin, utilities on regulated returns, and REITs on occupancy and cap rates.
Note: A sector-specific competitive analysis for Financial Services companies is planned for a future update.
Is The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's dividend safe?
Can The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation afford its dividend?
Payout ratio is 25.6%. FCF covers the dividend 11.8x. 40 consecutive years of payments.
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's key financial metrics
| Metric | Latest | 1Y Ago | 3Y Ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $19.8B | $18.3B | $16.2B | Rising |
| Net Income | $5.5B | $4.5B | $2.6B | Rising |
| Free Cash Flow | $5.2B | −$0.8B | $13.7B | Declining |
Recent events that affect our BK analysis
BK earnings report scheduled
Upcoming report. Consensus EPS estimate: $2.16. Revenue estimate: $5.34B. Our current Fair Value: $141.96 — a significant beat or miss could shift this estimate.
BK analyst consensus: 56% bullish (9 of 16 analysts)
3 Strong Buy, 6 Buy, 6 Hold, 0 Sell, 1 Strong Sell. Consensus target: $141.96 (4.5% upside). Compare with our independent Fair Value: $141.96.
BK beat EPS estimates by 16.5%
Reported EPS: $2.25 vs estimate $1.93. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $141.96 (4.5% above current price).
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK filed annual report (10-K)
Annual filing with full-year financials. Our Altman Z-Score, Moat, and Fair Value models are derived from this data. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK paid $0.5300/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: A. Payout ratio: 25.6%.
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK beat EPS estimates by 4.9%
Reported EPS: $2.08 vs estimate $1.98. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $141.96 (4.5% above current price).
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK paid $0.5300/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: A. Payout ratio: 25.6%.
BK beat EPS estimates by 8.1%
Reported EPS: $1.91 vs estimate $1.77. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $141.96 (4.5% above current price).
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK paid $0.5300/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: A. Payout ratio: 25.6%.
BK beat EPS estimates by 10.1%
Reported EPS: $1.94 vs estimate $1.76. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $141.96 (4.5% above current price).
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK filed quarterly report (10-Q)
Quarterly update with interim financials. May signal changes to earnings trajectory and balance sheet health. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK paid $0.4700/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: A. Payout ratio: 25.6%.
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK beat EPS estimates by 5.9%
Reported EPS: $1.58 vs estimate $1.49. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $141.96 (4.5% above current price).
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK filed annual report (10-K)
Annual filing with full-year financials. Our Altman Z-Score, Moat, and Fair Value models are derived from this data. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK paid $0.4700/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: A. Payout ratio: 25.6%.
BK beat EPS estimates by 9.8%
Reported EPS: $1.72 vs estimate $1.57. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $141.96 (4.5% above current price).
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
BK filed 8-K (material event)
8-K filings disclose material events — acquisitions, leadership changes, or guidance revisions that may affect valuation. View on SEC EDGAR →
Common questions about The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
What is The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation stock price today?
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) stock price is $135.88 as of the latest market close, traded on the NYSE exchange.
What does The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation do?
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation provides a range of financial products and services in the United States and internationally. It operates through Securities Services, Market and Wealth Services, Investment and Wealth Management, and Other segments. The Securities Services segment offers custody, trust and depositary, accounting, exchange-traded funds, middle-office solutions, transfer agency, services for private equity and real estate funds, foreign exchange, securities lending, liquidity/lending services, and data analytics.
What is The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation market cap?
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation has a market capitalization of $93.52B, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Financial Services sector.
What sector and industry is BK in?
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically within the Banks - Diversified industry. It trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol BK.
Is BK stock overvalued or undervalued?
Based on our valuation model, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation trades 4.3% below our fair value estimate — potentially undervalued.
- FairValueLabs Fair Value: $141.96
- Current Price: $135.88
- Valuation Zone: Watch Zone
What is BK stock forecast and analyst target price?
Based on 14 Wall Street analysts, the consensus price target for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is $141.96, implying upside of 4.5% from the current price.
- Analyst High Target: $156.00
- Analyst Low Target: $120.00
Note: Analyst targets are shown for reference and are not used in our valuation model.
Is The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation revenue and earnings growing?
Here are the analyst consensus growth estimates for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation:
- Revenue growth (current year est.): 7.0%
- EPS growth (current year est.): 16.6%
- Revenue growth (next year est.): 3.6%
- EPS growth (next year est.): 9.9%
What are The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's key financial metrics?
| Metric | Latest | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $19.8B | Rising |
| Net Income | $5.5B | Rising |
| Free Cash Flow | $5.2B | Declining |
What is BK's P/E ratio?
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings:
- Trailing P/E (last 12 months): 16.9x
- Forward P/E (next 12 months est.): 14.1x
How volatile is BK stock?
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation has a beta of 1.05, meaning it is roughly in line with overall market volatility. A beta above 1.0 indicates higher price swings relative to the S&P 500, while below 1.0 suggests more stability.
How much cash and debt does The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation have?
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's balance sheet shows:
- Total Cash: $250.28B
- Total Debt: $78.02B
- Net Cash Position: $172.26B
A positive net cash position means the company holds more cash than debt, reducing financial risk.
Does The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation pays a regular dividend. Here are the key metrics:
- Dividend Yield: 1.5%
- Payout Ratio: 25.6%
- Consecutive Years Paid: 40
- 5-Year Dividend Growth: -16.4%
- FairValueLabs Safety Grade: A
Is The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation financially healthy?
The Altman Z-Score — the standard bankruptcy prediction model — is not applicable to Financial Services companies like The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation. The formula uses ratios designed for manufacturing firms that produce misleading results for banks, utilities, and REITs.
Does The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation have a competitive moat?
Our standard moat model (based on ROIC, gross margins, and switching costs) does not apply to Financial Services companies. These firms compete on fundamentally different dimensions such as regulatory advantages, deposit cost structures, or property portfolios.
What is BK's return on equity (ROE)?
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's return on equity is 13.5%. ROE measures how efficiently a company generates profits from shareholder equity. An ROE above 15% is generally considered strong, while below 10% may signal inefficiency.
How do I buy BK stock?
BK shares can be purchased through any brokerage account that provides access to the NYSE. Common steps:
- Open an account with a broker (e.g., Fidelity, Schwab, Interactive Brokers)
- Search for ticker symbol BK
- Place a market or limit order for your desired number of shares
This is not investment advice. Always do your own research before buying any stock.
Is BK a value stock or speculative?
FairValueLabs classifies The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation as Value Investment. It exhibits consistent profitability, reasonable valuation, and financial stability — characteristics of a traditional value investment.
Who is the CEO of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation?
The current CEO of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is Mr. Robin Antony Vince.
What is BK's earnings per share (EPS)?
Earnings per share measures the company's profit allocated to each outstanding share:
- Trailing EPS (last 12 months): $8.06
- Forward EPS (next 12 months est.): $9.62
- Analyst consensus EPS (this year): $8.75
- Analyst consensus EPS (next year): $9.62
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FairValueLabs Disclaimer
All valuations, scores, ratings, and classifications on this page are produced by the FairValueLabs internal valuation system. They do not represent actual market value, guaranteed outcomes, or professional investment advice. These are analytical estimates for educational and research purposes only.
This is not financial advice. All data is sourced from SEC EDGAR public filings. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Last updated: Apr 22, 2026. Data sources: SEC EDGAR (financial statements), Yahoo Finance (market data, analyst consensus). Data may not reflect the most recent quarter.
BK analysis methodology: How we calculate fair value, Z-Scores, and moat ratings