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JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Royal Bank of Canada (RY)

This page compares JPMorgan Chase (JPM) with Royal Bank of Canada (RY) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Royal Bank of Canada (RY) are both classified in the Diversified Banks sub-industry within the broader Banks industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

SymbolJPMRY
NameJPMorgan Chase & Co.Royal Bank of Canada
Country/RegionUnited StatesCanada
GICS SectorFinancialsFinancials
GICS Industry GroupBanksBanks
GICS IndustryBanksBanks
GICS Sub-IndustryDiversified BanksDiversified Banks
Market Capitalization837.00 billion USD269.66 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateMarch 17, 1980October 16, 1995
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both JPMorgan Chase (JPM) at 14.95 and Royal Bank of Canada (RY) at 17.54 trade in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) among industry peers, indicating higher trailing earnings multiples than typical peers.

JPM

Banks industry group

14.95

Max
20.28
Q3
14.89
Median
12.28
Q1
10.70
Min
5.83

RY

Banks industry group

17.54

Max
20.28
Q3
14.89
Median
12.28
Q1
10.70
Min
5.83
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Royal Bank of Canada (RY): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) isn’t a meaningful figure for either JPMorgan Chase (JPM) in Banks or Royal Bank of Canada (RY) in Banks under our convention.

JPM

Banks industry group

4.82

Max
5.92
Q3
4.25
Median
3.59
Q1
3.12
Min
1.72

RY

Banks industry group

4.10

Max
5.92
Q3
4.25
Median
3.59
Q1
3.12
Min
1.72
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Royal Bank of Canada (RY): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Measured against book value, both JPMorgan Chase (JPM) at 2.43 and Royal Bank of Canada (RY) at 2.87 look expensive — each Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) sits above its industry’s benchmark range.

JPM

Banks industry group

2.43

Max
2.14
Q3
1.51
Median
1.24
Q1
1.08
Min
0.61

RY

Banks industry group

2.87

Max
2.14
Q3
1.51
Median
1.24
Q1
1.08
Min
0.61
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Royal Bank of Canada (RY): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolJPMRY
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)14.9517.54
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)4.824.10
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)2.432.87
Free Cash Flow Yield----

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both JPMorgan Chase (JPM) at 16.47% and Royal Bank of Canada (RY) at 16.20% rank in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM) among industry peers, indicating strong returns on shareholders’ equity.

JPM

Banks industry group

16.47%

Max
19.84%
Q3
13.17%
Median
10.83%
Q1
8.56%
Min
3.15%

RY

Banks industry group

16.20%

Max
19.84%
Q3
13.17%
Median
10.83%
Q1
8.56%
Min
3.15%
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Royal Bank of Canada (RY): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both JPMorgan Chase (JPM) at 33.94% and Royal Bank of Canada (RY) at 33.69% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

JPM

Banks industry group

33.94%

Max
47.55%
Q3
34.61%
Median
30.31%
Q1
25.85%
Min
12.76%

RY

Banks industry group

33.69%

Max
47.55%
Q3
34.61%
Median
30.31%
Q1
25.85%
Min
12.76%
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Royal Bank of Canada (RY): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Operating Profit Margin (TTM) isn’t a meaningful figure for either JPMorgan Chase (JPM) in Banks or Royal Bank of Canada (RY) in Banks under our convention.

JPM

Banks industry group

43.74%

Max
65.49%
Q3
47.73%
Median
42.03%
Q1
35.83%
Min
22.32%

RY

Banks industry group

45.29%

Max
65.49%
Q3
47.73%
Median
42.03%
Q1
35.83%
Min
22.32%
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Royal Bank of Canada (RY): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolJPMRY
Return on Equity (TTM)16.47%16.20%
Return on Assets (TTM)1.27%0.96%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)33.94%33.69%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)43.74%45.29%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)0.00%0.00%

Growth

Revenue Growth

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Royal Bank of Canada (RY): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolJPMRY
1-Year Revenue Growth7.32%15.73%
3-Year Revenue CAGR12.50%10.90%

EPS Growth

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Royal Bank of Canada (RY): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolJPMRY
1-Year EPS Growth1.37%--
3-Year EPS CAGR18.31%--

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Current Ratio (MRQ) isn’t a meaningful figure for either JPMorgan Chase (JPM) in Banks or Royal Bank of Canada (RY) in Banks under our convention.

JPM

Banks industry group

--

Max
--
Q3
--
Median
--
Q1
--
Min
--

RY

Banks industry group

--

Max
--
Q3
--
Median
--
Q1
--
Min
--
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Royal Bank of Canada (RY): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ). No industry group benchmark is available for either stock for this metric.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) isn’t a meaningful figure for either JPMorgan Chase (JPM) in Banks or Royal Bank of Canada (RY) in Banks under our convention.

JPM

Banks industry group

--

Max
--
Q3
--
Median
--
Q1
--
Min
--

RY

Banks industry group

--

Max
--
Q3
--
Median
--
Q1
--
Min
--
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Royal Bank of Canada (RY): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ). No industry group benchmark is available for either stock for this metric.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolJPMRY
Current Ratio (MRQ)----
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)----
Net Debt / EBITDA----

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both JPMorgan Chase (JPM) at 1.92% and Royal Bank of Canada (RY) at 2.63% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

JPM

Banks industry group

1.92%

Max
5.90%
Q3
3.46%
Median
2.70%
Q1
1.78%
Min
0.00%

RY

Banks industry group

2.63%

Max
5.90%
Q3
3.46%
Median
2.70%
Q1
1.78%
Min
0.00%
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Royal Bank of Canada (RY): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both JPMorgan Chase (JPM) at 28.24% and Royal Bank of Canada (RY) at 41.35% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.

JPM

Banks industry group

28.24%

Max
77.19%
Q3
42.92%
Median
29.11%
Q1
19.77%
Min
0.00%

RY

Banks industry group

41.35%

Max
77.19%
Q3
42.92%
Median
29.11%
Q1
19.77%
Min
0.00%
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Royal Bank of Canada (RY): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolJPMRY
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.92%2.63%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)28.24%41.35%

Performance & Risk

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JPMorgan Chase (JPM) vs. Royal Bank of Canada (RY): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolJPMRY
1-Year Return21.57%55.19%
1-Year Volatility21.66%15.12%
Beta0.990.80
3-Month Avg. Volume9.29M1.47M