Royal Bank of Canada

RY

Market cap $217B

Investors interested in stocks from the Banks - Foreign sector have probably already heard of Banco Bilbao (BBVA) and Royal Bank (RY). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

I start with the Dividend Triangle—multi-year trends in revenue, EPS, and dividends—to find steady compounders across cycles. Working capital timing, inventory builds, and one-offs can make great businesses look weak for a quarter or two. If you lead with CFO, you risk throwing out winners because of normal timing quirks. Keep it as a second-step check, where it can confirm—not prematurely exclude.

Royal Bank (RY) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

ASM, IGC and RY made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on Oct. 24, 2025.

IGC, SCRYY, RY, UVE and ASM have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on Oct. 24, 2025.

SCRYY, RY and UVE made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on Oct. 24, 2025.

Royal Bank (RY) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.

NEM, LW and RY made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on Oct. 21, 2025.

RY has seen solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past month, and belongs to a strong industry as well.

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