Valuation check: RY.TO's profit margin is 15.92%, below the Finance sector average of 25.37%.
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Royal Bank of Canada's profit margin stands at 15.92% as of July 2026. That compares with 19.33% in the prior-year period — down 17.6% year over year. That is below the Finance sector average of 25.37%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
Royal Bank of Canada reported 15.92% in profit margin versus 19.33% a year earlier — a 17.6% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
Royal Bank of Canada sits lower the Finance benchmark (25.37%) with a profit margin of 15.92%. That is roughly 37.3% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A profit margin of 15.92% for Royal Bank of Canada means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how Royal Bank of Canada's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places RY.TO next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.