Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Tax Expense: C$6,069 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


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What is Royal Bank of Canada Tax Expense?

Royal Bank of Canada TSX:RY -0.38% 77 Tax Expense is C$6,069 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:RY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of C$204.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Royal Bank of Canada's tax expense for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was C$1,595 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was C$6,069 Mil.


Royal Bank of Canada  (TSX:RY) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Royal Bank of Canada Tax Expense Historical Data

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Royal Bank of Canada Tax Expense Chart

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Royal Bank of Canada Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$6,069 Mil.

* 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 Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of C$6,069 Mil mean?
Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) has a Tax Expense of C$6,069 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Royal Bank of Canada and its competitors.
Is Royal Bank of Canada's Tax Expense too high?
Royal Bank of Canada's current Tax Expense is C$6,069 Mil. 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 Tax Expense compare to JPM and BAC?
Royal Bank of Canada's Tax Expense of C$6,069 Mil 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 Tax Expense for a Banks company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Banks industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Royal Bank of Canada and its competitors. Royal Bank of Canada's current Tax Expense is C$6,069 Mil. 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$204.65, compared to a current price of C$288.01 — trading 40.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is C$6,069 Mil. 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY), the current Tax Expense is C$6,069 Mil 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$288.01 is trading 40.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$204.65. GuruFocus considers Royal Bank of Canada to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:RY:

  • Tax Expense: C$6,069 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$204.65 vs. price of C$288.01 (40.7% 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.
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