RY (Royal Bank of Canada) Cash per Share: $48.93 (As of Apr. 2026)

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RY Royal Bank of Canada RY
73 GF Score
Price $210.88
GF Value $146.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Royal Bank of Canada Cash per Share?

Royal Bank of Canada RY +0.24% 73 Cash per Share is $48.93 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates RY with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $146.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Cash per Share is calculated as Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Royal Bank of Canada's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $48.93.

Royal Bank of Canada  (NYSE:RY) Cash per Share Explanation

Cash per Share represents the liquidity of a compant's assets. A high level of Cash per Share suggests that there's enough money on hand for a company to cover any emergencies and that the company has adequate money to reinvest its business or pay dividends to investors. However, if the ratio is too high, it can also suggeust the inefficiency of management for not making a full usage of the cash.

Royal Bank of Canada Cash per Share Related Terms

Royal Bank of Canada Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Royal Bank of Canada's Cash 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 Cash per Share Chart

Royal Bank of Canada Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cash 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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Royal Bank of Canada Cash per Share Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's available cash, including easy to liquidate short-term investment, to its total number of shares outstanding. The result indicates the percentage of a company's share price that is available to spend on company's activities, such as strengthening the business, paying down the debt and making dividend payment to shareholders. It's a reliable indicator of a company's financial health.

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

Cash per Share= Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=62473.549/1,400
=44.62

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

Cash per Share= Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=67975.135/1,389
=48.93

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash per Share →
What does a Cash per Share of $48.93 mean?
Royal Bank of Canada (RY) has a Cash per Share of $48.93 as of Apr. 2026. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Royal Bank of Canada and its competitors.
Is Royal Bank of Canada's Cash per Share too high?
Royal Bank of Canada's current Cash per Share is $48.93. Overall, Royal Bank of Canada has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal Bank of Canada's Cash per Share compare to JPM and BAC?
Royal Bank of Canada's Cash per Share of $48.93 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 Cash per Share for a Banks company?
A good Cash per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Cash 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 Cash per Share mean?
A high Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Royal Bank of Canada and its competitors. Royal Bank of Canada's current Cash per Share is $48.93. 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 (RY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $146.29, compared to a current price of $210.88 — trading 44.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash per Share is $48.93. Royal Bank of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash per Share calculated?
Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Royal Bank of Canada (RY), the current Cash per Share is $48.93 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 (RY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Bank of Canada stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $210.88 is trading 44.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $146.29. GuruFocus considers Royal Bank of Canada to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RY:

  • Cash per Share: $48.93
  • GF Value™: $146.29 vs. price of $210.88 (44.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the 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.
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