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RY

NYSE
Strong · 73/100

Royal Bank of Canada

Financials
Banking

$210.65

0.1%

Updated Today 3:42 PM ET

Report Card

RY at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.

Value
0
Growth
0
Profitability
0
Health
0
Dividends
0

Overall: Strong · 73/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.

Price — Past Year

▲ Up 56.2% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$294.60B

P/E

18.23x

Forward P/E (est.)

14.86x

ROE

16.0%

Revenue Growth

135.3%

EPS Growth

22.6%

Profit Margin

26.3%

FCF Yield

6.0%

Debt / Equity

2.59x

ROIC

Interest Coverage

Current Ratio

Dividend Yield

2.4%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

Rating Score

73/100

Business Overview
Research

Royal Bank of Canada (RY) is a mega-cap company in the Banking industry, part of the Financials sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $294.60B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $48.62B in revenue and $14.86B in net profit.

Our model rates RY Strong (73/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Technical Analysis (Educational)
Research

Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what RY's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. RY trades near $210.65, above its 50-day average ($190.82) and 200-day average ($168.14). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 69 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently negative — short-term momentum is fading.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. RY's is $2.88 (~1.4% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month RY found buyers near $193.83 (support) and sellers near $209.37 (resistance); its 52-week range is $127.38–$209.37. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 0.3× the 20-day average — lighter than usual, so the move carries less conviction. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Revenue Growth
Research

4Y CAGR

7.6%

3/4 checks passedRevenue growingRevenue growth beats sector midpointEPS growingEPS growing faster than revenue

Revenue moved from $29.69B in 2017 to $48.62B in 2025, a 6.4% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a strong 135.3% year over year. Consistent top-line growth is one sign of healthy demand.

Profitability
Research
3/3 checks passedProfitableNet margin above sector midpointROE above 12%

Gross Margin

Operating Margin

34.6%

Net Margin

30.6%

ROE

16.0%

Royal Bank of Canada keeps about 26.3% of each sales dollar as net profit. Return on equity is 16.0%. Margins this wide usually signal pricing power or a cost advantage.

Debt Analysis
Research
0/2 checks passedDebt under 1× equityDebt under 2× equity

Total Debt

Net Debt

Net Debt / EBITDA

Debt / Equity

2.59x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 2.6x. That is elevated leverage, which raises risk if earnings or rates move against it.

Cash Flow Analysis
Research
2/2 checks passedPositive free cash flowFCF yield above 2%

Operating CF

$40.31B

Free Cash Flow

$40.31B

FCF Margin

82.9%

In the latest year Royal Bank of Canada produced about $40.31B of operating cash flow and $40.31B of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 6.0% on today's price. Strong cash generation funds dividends, buybacks, and reinvestment.

Dividend Safety

Can the payout survive a bad year? Scored from filed cash flow, earnings coverage, and the raise/cut record.

SafeSafety score: 89/100

The payout is comfortably covered by cash the business actually generates, with a raise habit behind it.

Dividend yield

2.4%

Total paid (latest FY)

$5.08B

History on record

6 years

Free-cash-flow coverage100/100

dividend uses 13% of free cash flow

Earnings payout ratio100/100

34% of net income paid out

Raise streak63/100

total dividends increased 5 years in a row

Cut history100/100

no cuts in the last 6 years on record

Coverage uses the latest fiscal year as filed with the SEC; the streak counts total dollars paid (per-share figures can carry split artifacts). Educational information, not income advice.

Valuation Analysis
Research
3/3 checks passedPositive earnings (P/E meaningful)P/E below sector's upper bandForward P/E below trailing (earnings growing)

P/E

18.23x

P/S

3.41x

P/B

2.07x

EV / EBITDA

RY trades at 18.2x trailing earnings (about 14.9x on estimated forward earnings), 3.4x sales, and 2.1x book value. That is a fairly typical valuation for a profitable company.

Metrics vs. Sector Range

Where RY sits versus its Financials sector peers in the S&P 500.

TTM P/E
18.2xFair
Forward P/E
14.9xFair
P/S ratio
3.4xFair
Revenue growth
135.3%Strong
EPS growth
22.6%Average
Gross margin
Net margin
26.3%Strong
ROE
16.0%Average

Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 141 Financials companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How RY stacks up against its Financials peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Financials sector (289 S&P 500 companies), RY ranks #27 of 289 by our overall rating. It trades at a premium versus the sector on earnings (18.2x P/E vs. 15.3x median) with a higher return on equity (16.0% vs. 13.6%) and faster revenue growth (135.3% vs. 15.9%).

P/E vs sector

18.2x

median 15.3x

ROE vs sector

16.0%

median 13.6%

Growth vs sector

135.3%

median 15.9%

Sector rank

#27

of 289 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
RYThis stock18.2x135.3%Strong· 73
HSBC14.9x109.1%Favorable· 68
MUFG16x75.2%Strong· 73
TD19.3x116.1%Favorable· 62
SAN11.2x57.2%Favorable· 69
SMFG16.4x102.8%Favorable· 68
HDB16.2x47.4%Favorable· 70
BBVA11.7x72.4%Favorable· 65
Financials median15.3x15.9%0/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianHSBCMUFGTDSANSMFGHDBBBVARYP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Financials companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 289 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$0.00 $0.00

vs. $210.65 today · expected CAGR 29%43%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$70.50B$102.23B$148.23B$214.93B$311.65B
Net income$21.86B$31.69B$45.95B$66.63B$96.61B
EPS$15.63$22.66$32.86$47.64$69.08
Share price (low)$171.90$249.26$361.42$524.06$759.89
Share price (high)$281.29$407.87$591.42$857.56$1,243.46
CAGR (low–high)-18% / 34%9% / 39%20% / 41%26% / 42%29% / 43%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for RY:

  • Revenue is growing 135.3% a year, a sign of real demand.
  • High net margins (26.3%) point to pricing power or efficiency.
  • Strong return on equity (16.0%) shows capital is put to work well.
  • Healthy free-cash-flow yield (~6.0%) funds buybacks and dividends.
  • Pays a 2.4% dividend on top of any price gains.
  • Our model's overall read is Strong (73/100).
Bear Case

The case against RY:

  • Elevated leverage (debt/equity 2.6x) adds financial risk.
  • Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Key Risks
Research

Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 2.6x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
Research

On balance, the fundamentals screen favourably: Royal Bank of Canada is a mega-cap financials business still growing nicely, with solid profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 18.2x earnings, which our model scores Strong (73/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

Analyst Ratings

What 24 Wall Street analysts covering RY recommend (July 2026). Consensus is a useful sanity check — not a substitute for your own homework.

Buy
consensus · score 4.0 / 5 across 24 analysts
Strong Buy 6Buy 13Hold 5Sell 0Strong Sell 0

Analysts have turned more cautious over the last three months (-8 pts of buy ratings).

Latest SEC Filings

RY's most recent filings, straight from SEC EDGAR. Annual and quarterly reports are the deep dives; 8-Ks flag material events the moment they happen.

In the Idea Lab

RY — frequently asked questions

Is RY a good stock to buy?

We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates Royal Bank of Canada Strong (73/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.

What is RY's rating on The Stocks School?

Royal Bank of Canada currently scores 73/100 (Strong) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.

How our ratings work
Where does RY's data come from?

Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from Royal Bank of Canada's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.

How is the 5-year projection for RY calculated?

It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.

Is this RY analysis financial advice?

No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell RY. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.