Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.96 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 66% Above Median

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TSX:RY Royal Bank of Canada TSX:RY
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What is Royal Bank of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Royal Bank of Canada TSX:RY -0.34% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.96 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 4.20. GuruFocus rates TSX:RY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of C$217.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,301 Banks companies, Royal Bank of Canada ranks worse than 90.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Royal Bank of Canada's current share price is C$284.21. Royal Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was C$40.86. Royal Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.96.

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

TSX:RY' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.01   Med: 4.2   Max: 7.46
Current: 6.89

During the past years, Royal Bank of Canada's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 7.46. The lowest was 3.01. And the median was 4.20.

TSX:RY's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
90.08% of 1301 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.45 vs TSX:RY: 6.89

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 Jul. 2026 was C$14.695. 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 C$40.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Jul. 2026.

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Royal Bank of Canada  (TSX:RY) 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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TSX:RY 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
=284.21/40.862
=6.96

* 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 Jul. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jul. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jul. 2026)
=14.695/134.2375*134.2375
=14.695

Current CPI (Jul. 2026) = 134.2375.

Royal Bank of Canada Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201610 6.181 102.002 8.134
201701 6.307 102.318 8.275
201704 7.038 103.029 9.170
201707 6.863 103.029 8.942
201710 7.183 103.424 9.323
201801 7.406 104.056 9.554
201804 6.925 105.320 8.826
201807 7.637 106.110 9.661
201810 7.186 105.952 9.104
201901 7.847 105.557 9.979
201904 7.801 107.453 9.746
201907 7.826 108.243 9.705
201910 7.719 107.927 9.601
202001 8.765 108.085 10.886
202004 7.030 107.216 8.802
202007 8.863 108.401 10.975
202010 7.598 108.638 9.388
202101 8.861 109.192 10.894
202104 7.920 110.851 9.591
202107 8.732 112.431 10.426
202110 8.480 113.695 10.012
202201 8.961 114.801 10.478
202204 7.748 118.357 8.788
202207 8.472 120.964 9.402
202210 8.842 121.517 9.768
202301 9.366 121.596 10.340
202304 8.712 123.571 9.464
202307 9.122 124.914 9.803
202310 9.029 125.310 9.672
202401 9.385 125.072 10.073
202404 9.793 126.890 10.360
202407 10.166 128.075 10.655
202410 10.406 127.838 10.927
202501 11.579 127.443 12.196
202504 10.837 129.102 11.268
202507 11.810 130.290 12.168
202510 11.978 130.603 12.311
202601 12.514 130.366 12.886
202604 12.233 132.736 12.371
202607 14.695 134.238 14.695

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 6.96 mean?
Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.96 as of Sep. 15, 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 66% 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 7.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Royal Bank of Canada ranks #1172 out of 1301 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.
Is Royal Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Royal Bank of Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.96 is 66% 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 7.46. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.45. Royal Bank of Canada's value of 6.96 is 101.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Royal Bank of Canada ranks #1172 out of 1301 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Royal Bank of Canada has a GF Score™ of 75/100 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 #1172 out of 1301 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 3.45. Royal Bank of Canada's value of 6.96 is 101.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Royal Bank of Canada's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.01 to 7.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.20 vs. the industry median of 3.45, 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 3.45, based on 1,301 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 6.96 is 101.7% 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 3.45 — 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 6.96, which is 66% 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 (TSX:RY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$217.10, compared to a current price of C$284.21 — trading 30.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.96, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 4.20 and 101.7% above the Banks industry median of 3.45. Royal Bank of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 (TSX:RY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.96 as of Sep. 15, 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$284.21 is trading 30.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$217.10. GuruFocus considers Royal Bank of Canada to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:RY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.96 (66% above median its 10-year median of 4.20)
  • GF Value™: C$217.10 vs. price of C$284.21 (30.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 101.7% above the Banks median (#1172 of 1301)

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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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