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Tier 1 leverage ratio

Bank of New York Mellon Tier 1 leverage ratio increased by 23.6% to $8.60B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 23.6%, from $6.96B to $8.60B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Tier 1 leverage ratio shows a downward trend with a -2.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

A positive excess indicates the bank is operating well within its leverage constraints.

Detailed definition

This metric indicates the amount of Tier 1 capital held above the minimum required to meet the Tier 1 leverage ratio thr...

Peer comparison

Used by regulators to ensure banks do not become over-leveraged.

Metric ID: other_excess_tier_one_leverage_capital_above_applicable__62a4ed

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$6.28B$6.99B$7.61B$6.96B$8.60B
QoQ Change—+11.3%+8.9%-8.6%+23.6%
YoY Change—+11.3%+8.9%-8.6%+23.6%
Range$6.28B – $8.60B
CAGR+36.9%
Avg YoY Growth+8.8%
Median YoY Growth+10.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bank of New York Mellon's tier 1 leverage ratio?
Bank of New York Mellon (BK) reported tier 1 leverage ratio of $8.60B in Q4 2025.
How has Bank of New York Mellon's tier 1 leverage ratio changed year-over-year?
Bank of New York Mellon's tier 1 leverage ratio increased by 23.6% year-over-year, from $6.96B to $8.60B.
What is the long-term trend for Bank of New York Mellon's tier 1 leverage ratio?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Bank of New York Mellon's tier 1 leverage ratio has grown at a -2.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $9.59B to $8.60B.
What does tier 1 leverage ratio mean?
The amount of Tier 1 capital held above the minimum required for leverage ratio compliance.