Over the last two years, shares of the Ohio-based regional bank KeyCorp (KEY +1.53%) have been on a tear, shooting up by nearly 75%. Despite this, it continues to trade for only 1.1 times book value, a reasonable multiple by any measure. In the video below, Motley Fool contributor John Maxfield discusses whether or not investors should interpret this as a "buy" signal.
Why Investors Shouldn’t Buy KeyCorp
By John Maxfield – Nov 13, 2013 at 7:00AM EST
NYSE: KEY
KeyCorp

Market Cap
$23B
Today's Change
(1.53%) $0.32
Current Price
$20.95
Price as of January 2, 2026 at 3:58 PM ET
The Ohio-based KeyCorp has performed admirably over the last two years. But has its shares run out of steam?
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KeyCorp
NYSE: KEY
$20.95 (+0.02%) $+0.32
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