Royal Bank Of Canada (NYSE: RY)’s stock price has plunge by 1.60relation to previous closing price of 114.72. Nevertheless, the company has seen a 1.61% surge in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. https://www.proactiveinvestors.com reported 2025-03-31 that With gold hovering around $3,121 an ounce, it’s easy to assume the only way is up. But RBC Capital Markets is urging a more measured view. Yes, the price has surged to all-time highs, fuelled by geopolitical fears, trade tensions and the nagging threat of a global recession. But the bank warns that gold’s rally is being driven less by hard economic data and more by the jittery mood of the market. In its latest strategy note, RBC upgrades its gold price forecasts across the board. Its base case now assumes an average price of $3,039 for 2025, rising to $3,195 in 2026. The high-end scenario has gold peaking at $3,496 by year-end. But there’s a catch: for that kind of surge to happen, bad vibes won’t be enough. “Soft data” like falling business confidence would have to harden into weaker employment, output and investment numbers. Investor sentiment is shifting. Flows into gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are picking up again, and RBC says more money could enter the space as investors look for a hedge. But many are still hesitant to buy in at record highs. A modest pullback could tempt them off the sidelines. Otherwise, the next leg higher would need a clear economic downturn to really kick it into gear. Trade tensions (especially tariffs) remain a key driver. If things escalate, RBC expects gold to benefit. But that also means gold’s current strength is tied to events that are, by nature, unpredictable. Uncertainty is the fuel, but it’s also the risk. On fundamentals, gold still looks pricey. Long-term models suggest it could be overvalued, with fair value closer to $2,300. That doesn’t mean prices are about to collapse, but it does mean today’s levels are tough to justify without continued turmoil. RBC sees two key triggers for further gains. First, a period of consolidation that would bring in investors waiting for a dip. Second, a deeper shift from “vibes” to actual recessionary data, something that could unleash a fresh wave of risk-off buying. In short, RBC still likes gold. But it’s not ready to declare liftoff just yet. The rally has legs, but only if the world’s nerves keep fraying—and that, ironically, is the one thing no one can predict. Charbone Hydrogen Corporation (TSX-V:CH, OTCQB:CHHYF) announced that it has entered into commercial supply agreements with a Tier 1 US industrial gas producer and distributor. The first agreement provides Charbone with access to hydrogen supply ahead of its own production, ensuring availability for its customers. The second agreement enables Charbone to expand its product offerings to include helium and other complementary industrial gases, broadening its market reach. The agreements support the company’s strategy to capitalize on North American market opportunities, particularly in Canada. The company highlighted its plan to deploy 16 hydrogen production plants across Canada and the US, including the flagship Sorel-Tracy project, which is expected to begin green hydrogen production in the first half of 2025. Securing a supply agreement with a leading US industrial gas producer for bulk hydrogen and other gases will enable Charbone to expand its revenue streams, enhance its logistics and transportation operations, and meet increasing demand from existing customers, the company added. Further, this agreement will help Charbone serve a broader customer base while assisting its new partner in accessing the Canadian market. “This collaboration reinforces our leadership in the hydrogen market while generating new revenue streams,” CEO Dave Gagnon said. “This enhancement to our offerings will solidify and bolster our position as a market leader in hydrogen while leveraging an existing and underserved market, especially in Canada,” Gagnon added.
Is It Worth Investing in Royal Bank Of Canada (NYSE: RY) Right Now?
The price-to-earnings ratio for Royal Bank Of Canada (NYSE: RY) is above average at 13.09x, Company’s 36-month beta value is 0.90.Analysts have differing opinions on the stock, with 7 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 6 as “overweight,” 3 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for RY is 1.41B, and currently, short sellers hold a 0.42% ratio of that floaft. The average trading volume of RY on April 03, 2025 was 1.19M shares.
RY’s Market Performance
RY stock saw an increase of 1.61% in the past week, with a monthly gain of 1.24% and a quarterly increase of -3.28%. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.27%, and the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 1.89% for Royal Bank Of Canada (RY). The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 2.69% for RY’s stock, with a -1.24% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
RY Trading at -0.31% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought RY to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -8.98% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 1.89%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.27%, as shares surge +1.16% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -4.50% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, RY rose by +0.75%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +11.19% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $113.46. In addition, Royal Bank Of Canada saw -3.28% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Stock Fundamentals for RY
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.31 for the present operating margin
- 1.0 for the gross margin
The net margin for Royal Bank Of Canada stands at 0.29. The total capital return value is set at 0.01. Equity return is now at value 14.39, with 0.86 for asset returns.
Based on Royal Bank Of Canada (RY), the company’s capital structure generated 0.79 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.12. The debt to equity ratio resting at 3.7. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 0.24.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 27.28 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 17.86. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 10.0. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.62.
Conclusion
In a nutshell, Royal Bank Of Canada (RY) has experienced a mixed performance in recent times. The stock has received mixed “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
