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Royal Bank of Canada(RY)

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5-STAR RATING
PASS
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$201.17
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RY

10/23/2026: RY (5-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Royal Bank of Canada (RY) is a diversified financial services powerhouse that serves as a cornerstone of the Canadian banking sector. The bank benefits from a strong domestic market position, balanced revenue streams, and a history of reliable dividend payments, making it a compelling option for income-focused investors. Its primary growth strategy centers on expanding its wealth management footprint and leveraging digital transformation to enhance efficiency. However, investors should monitor risks related to its significant Canadian economic concentration, housing market sensitivity, and integration challenges from large acquisitions. Overall, it serves as a stable, long-term holding for investors prioritizing capital preservation and consistent income over high-growth volatility.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitRBC offers steady, moderate growth rather than the high-volatility growth expected by aggressive investors.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum performance is conditional on broader market sentiment toward the financial sector.
Value investorStrong fitRBC is often viewed as a value play due to its stable earnings and consistent dividend history.
Dividend investorStrong fitRBC is a staple for income-focused investors due to its long history of dividend payments.
Low-risk investorStrong fitAs a large-cap, well-capitalized bank, RBC is generally considered a lower-risk financial equity.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumBank stocks are sensitive to interest rate fluctuations and economic cycles.
Valuation riskMediumValuation is sensitive to changes in long-term growth expectations for the banking sector.
Competition risk (Fintech)Medium / highDigital-only competitors continue to pressure traditional banking margins and service models.
Business qualityStrongRBC maintains a high-quality franchise with a dominant Canadian market position.
Dividend incomeStrongThe bank has a strong track record of reliable and growing dividend distributions.
Execution riskMediumIntegrating large acquisitions like HSBC Canada presents operational and cultural challenges.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Very Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Very Smooth

The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 122.54%
Avg. Invested days 80
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
RY receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
RY has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+25.5%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 38.6%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+2.1%), very low insider ownership of 0.03%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
RY's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $53.0B (38.6% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is RY's strongest growth driver at +154.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+25.5%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (+2.1%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 49.4% and approximately 99.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.03%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Royal Bank of Canada 5.07%
Bank of Montreal 4.38%
BMO Capital Markets Corp. 4.38%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.08%
Fidelity International Ltd 1.70%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
RY generates approximately $453 of gross profit, $187 of operating income, and $386 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 20.59%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
RY has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 278.51B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 17.58
1Y Target Price 212.92
Price to earnings Ratio 17.58
1Y Target Price 212.92
Volume (30-day avg) 1.3M shares
Beta 0.91
52 Weeks Range 140.59 - 218.11
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 140.59 - 218.11
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 3.26%
Basic EPS (TTM) 11.44

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Personal & Commercial BankingRetail deposits, loans, mortgages, and business accounts.This is the core, stable engine of the bank's daily earnings.
Wealth ManagementInvestment management, private banking, and brokerage fees.Fees from managing client assets provide steady, recurring income.
Capital MarketsCorporate advisory, trading, and underwriting services.This segment is more sensitive to market cycles and volatility.
Geography: CanadaBroad financial operations across the Canadian provinces.Canada is the primary market driving the bulk of revenue.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 17.58
Forward PE 16
Enterprise Value -44.73B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.15
Enterprise Value -44.73B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.15
Enterprise Value to Revenue 14.13
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 1.38B
Shares Floating 1.38B
Shares Outstanding 1.38B
Shares Floating 1.38B
Percent Insiders 0.03
Percent Institutions 49.39

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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