Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Book Value per Share: C$93.27 (As of Apr. 2026)


TSX:RY Royal Bank of Canada TSX:RY
77 GF Score
Price C$298.81
GF Value C$205.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Royal Bank of Canada Book Value per Share?

Royal Bank of Canada TSX:RY +1.00% 77 Book Value per Share is C$93.27 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:RY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of C$205.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Royal Bank of Canada's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was C$93.27.

During the past 12 months, Royal Bank of Canada's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Royal Bank of Canada was 15.30% per year. The lowest was 4.00% per year. And the median was 10.40% per year.

Royal Bank of Canada's current price is C$298.81. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was C$93.27. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Royal Bank of Canada is 3.20.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Royal Bank of Canada was 3.20. The lowest was 1.43. And the median was 1.99.

Warning Sign:

Royal Bank of Canada stock PB Ratio (=3.2) is close to 10-year high of 3.2.


Royal Bank of Canada  (TSX:RY) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Royal Bank of Canada Book Value per Share Related Terms


Royal Bank of Canada Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Royal Bank of Canada's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Royal Bank of Canada Book Value per Share Chart

Royal Bank of Canada Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Book Value per Share
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Royal Bank of Canada Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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TSX:RY vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Royal Bank of Canada's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Royal Bank of Canada PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Royal Bank of Canada's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Royal Bank of Canada's PB Ratio falls into.


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Royal Bank of Canada Book Value per Share Calculation

Royal Bank of Canada's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(139,092-11,643)/1,400
=91.03

Royal Bank of Canada's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(140,717-11,154)/1,389
=93.27

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of C$93.27 mean?
Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) has a Book Value per Share of C$93.27 as of Apr. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Royal Bank of Canada and its competitors.
Is Royal Bank of Canada's Book Value per Share too high?
Royal Bank of Canada's current Book Value per Share is C$93.27. Overall, Royal Bank of Canada has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal Bank of Canada's Book Value per Share compare to JPM and BAC?
Royal Bank of Canada's Book Value per Share of C$93.27 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Banks company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Royal Bank of Canada and its competitors. Royal Bank of Canada's current Book Value per Share is C$93.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Royal Bank of Canada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$205.37, compared to a current price of C$298.81 — trading 45.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is C$93.27. Royal Bank of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY), the current Book Value per Share is C$93.27 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Bank of Canada stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$298.81 is trading 45.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$205.37. GuruFocus considers Royal Bank of Canada to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:RY:

  • Book Value per Share: C$93.27
  • GF Value™: C$205.37 vs. price of C$298.81 (45.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:RY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Royal Bank of Canada Business Description

Address 1 Place Ville Marie, Corporate Secretary\'s Department, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3B 3A9
Royal Bank of Canada is one of the two largest banks in Canada, with around CAD 2.4 trillion in assets at the end of April 2026. It is a diversified financial services company, offering personal and commercial banking, wealth management, insurance, corporate banking, and capital markets services. The bank is concentrated in Canada and has dominant market shares. RBC also has wealth and capital market businesses in the US, UK, and other countries. RBC is a top 15 investment bank globally.
77GF Score

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C$298.81
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C$205.37
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