TSE:RY

Royal Bank (RY.TO)

300.09
-0.61 (0.20%)
as of Aug 17, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconAug 16, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 58 opinions in the last 12 months.

Royal Bank (RY-T) is widely regarded as the top Canadian bank and has excelled in capital markets and wealth management. Recent reviews highlight its strategic decisions, such as the acquisition of HSBC, which position it well for future growth through cross-selling products. While the Canadian banking sector has performed strongly, the stock is trading at historical highs in terms of price-to-earnings ratios, prompting concerns about valuation among some analysts. The bank's dividend yield, while lower than 3%, has shown a consistent upward trend. Many experts see RY as a cornerstone holding in their portfolios due to its stable growth and ability to maintain capital during market uncertainties. Despite the current high valuations, RY continues to be recommended as a solid long-term investment, with potential for growth as market conditions evolve.

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Buy
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Overvalued
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BUY
Financials have rallied because interest rates have stayed stable. The question is will bank stocks get cheaper when interst rates rise. Doesn't thinks so because they are still trading at reasonable valuations of 12/13 X earnings. You are still earning 3/4%.
HOLD
Her 2 favourite banks are Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS-T) and Toronto Dominion (TD-T). This bank seems to be making some progress on their disappointing US strategy.
COMMENT
Between Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS-T), Royal (RY-T) and Toronto-Dominion (TD-T), TD would be his 1st choice. It has a better valuation and its ROE is quite high. Royal would be his next pick because the ROE growth is spectacular.
DON'T BUY
In the aggregate, banks have done very little this year. They are all trading at 55 year valuation highs. There's no fair market valuation support for them to go much higher.
DON'T BUY
Had a wonderful step up which he missed. It accomplishe a catch-up with the other banks. Would stand aside for the time being.
HOLD
Q: Bought both Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS-T) and Royal Bank (RY-T). Nova Scotia has not moved, but Royal has done well. A: Owning both is a good move. Nova Scotia has expertise outside the country with a great cost structure while Royal has a North American strategy and a great brand name. With both together, you'll get a better return for the risk.
BUY
Canadian banks have been good performers. His 2 favourite banks stocks are Toronto Dominion (TD-T) and Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS-T). Also likes this bank.
BUY
Believes this stock will split soon. Also due for a dividend increase. This stock had been oversold and never deserved to be under $60. Might be a little bit overbought right now. Expecting pretty good earnings.
WEAK BUY
No longer a mispriced asset. The model price is $79.63. Would prefer Toronto Dominion (TD-T), National Bank (NA-T) or Bank of Montreal (BMO-T) because there are wider differentials between the stock prices and his model prices.
HOLD
Probably a split coming. Feels the stock is a little overpriced. Yield is now below that of the other banks. A premier bank and one of the best run in North America. US operation is showing some improvement.
DON'T BUY
In the last couple of year, was a poor absolute and relative performer to the other banks. Last quarter was good. Stock jumped up and has now been sideways/up a little bit and people are wondering if there is follow through to that. Would trade it in for another bank stock such as National (NA-T) Bank of Montreal (BMO-T) or a life insurance company.
BUY
Top 3 choices in banks for the long term would be Toronto Dominion (TD-T), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS-T) and Royal Bank (RY-T). Where this could be wrong is if the Bank of Montreal (BMO-T) gets taken over at some point and it would be thw big winner. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM-T) is not particularily cheap right now.
BUY
Had a pop a few months ago because they started to post some better profit growth again. Was the weak sister of the banks over '01 & '02. Has a very high ROE level at 18%. Recent growth rate is very strong which means it is probably going to deliver some positive earnings surprises.
BUY
Canadian banks continue to offer good value on a medium time frame. If we were to see a rapid ratcheting up of interest rates, they would be vulnerable, but this is not expected. The banks offer reasonable value here.
BUY
Banks are the cheapest in the financial area based on 12.2 to 12.8 X price earnings.
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