Royal Bank of Canada (FRA:RYC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 7.41 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 76% Above Median

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FRA:RYC Royal Bank of Canada FRA:RYC
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Price €185.00
GF Value €127.60
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What is Royal Bank of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Royal Bank of Canada FRA:RYC +2.21% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.41 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 4.20. GuruFocus rates FRA:RYC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €127.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,306 Banks companies, Royal Bank of Canada ranks worse than 92.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), Royal Bank of Canada's current share price is €185.00. Royal Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €24.97. Royal Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 7.41.

The historical rank and industry rank for Royal Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:RYC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.01   Med: 4.2   Max: 7.38
Current: 7.36

During the past years, Royal Bank of Canada's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 7.38. The lowest was 3.01. And the median was 4.20.

FRA:RYC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
92.34% of 1306 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.345 vs FRA:RYC: 7.36

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Royal Bank of Canada's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €7.758. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €24.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Royal Bank of Canada  (FRA:RYC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Royal Bank of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Royal Bank of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Royal Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Royal Bank of Canada Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Royal Bank of Canada Quarterly Data
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FRA:RYC vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Royal Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Royal Bank of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Royal Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=185.00/24.97
=7.41

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Royal Bank of Canada's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=7.758/132.7364*132.7364
=7.758

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 132.7364.

Royal Bank of Canada Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201607 4.607 101.844 6.004
201610 4.283 102.002 5.574
201701 4.388 102.318 5.693
201704 4.880 103.029 6.287
201707 4.689 103.029 6.041
201710 4.845 103.424 6.218
201801 4.886 104.056 6.233
201804 4.433 105.320 5.587
201807 4.960 106.110 6.205
201810 4.931 105.952 6.178
201901 5.282 105.557 6.642
201904 5.302 107.453 6.550
201907 5.446 108.243 6.678
201910 5.331 107.927 6.556
202001 6.155 108.085 7.559
202004 4.732 107.216 5.858
202007 5.824 108.401 7.131
202010 4.991 108.638 6.098
202101 5.848 109.192 7.109
202104 5.424 110.851 6.495
202107 6.012 112.431 7.098
202110 5.995 113.695 6.999
202201 6.409 114.801 7.410
202204 5.812 118.357 6.518
202207 6.567 120.964 7.206
202210 6.699 121.517 7.318
202301 6.656 121.596 7.266
202304 6.049 123.571 6.498
202307 6.339 124.914 6.736
202310 6.365 125.310 6.742
202401 6.683 125.072 7.093
202404 6.738 126.890 7.048
202407 6.973 128.075 7.227
202410 7.093 127.838 7.365
202501 7.924 127.443 8.253
202504 7.051 129.102 7.250
202507 7.531 130.290 7.672
202510 7.507 130.603 7.630
202601 7.901 130.366 8.045
202604 7.758 132.736 7.758

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.41 mean?
Royal Bank of Canada (FRA:RYC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.41 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Royal Bank of Canada and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 4.20. Over the past decade, Royal Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.01 to 7.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Royal Bank of Canada ranks #1206 out of 1306 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 92.3%.
Is Royal Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Royal Bank of Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.41 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 4.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.01 to a high of 7.38. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.35. Royal Bank of Canada's value of 7.41 is 121.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Royal Bank of Canada ranks #1206 out of 1306 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Royal Bank of Canada has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Royal Bank of Canada ranks #1206 out of 1306 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Royal Bank of Canada in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.35. Royal Bank of Canada's value of 7.41 is 121.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Royal Bank of Canada's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.01 to 7.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.20 vs. the industry median of 3.35, Royal Bank of Canada has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.35, based on 1,306 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Royal Bank of Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.41 is 121.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Royal Bank of Canada and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Royal Bank of Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.41, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 4.20. 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 (FRA:RYC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €127.60, compared to a current price of €185.00 — trading 45% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.41, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 4.20 and 121.5% above the Banks industry median of 3.35. Royal Bank of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Royal Bank of Canada (FRA:RYC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.41 as of Jul. 14, 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 (FRA:RYC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Bank of Canada stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €185.00 is trading 45% above its estimated GF Value™ of €127.60. GuruFocus considers Royal Bank of Canada to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RYC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 7.41 (76% above median its 10-year median of 4.20)
  • GF Value™: €127.60 vs. price of €185.00 (45% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 121.5% above the Banks median (#1206 of 1306)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RYC 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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