Brookfield Business Corp (BBUC)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
BBUC
Brookfield Business Corp
$30.85
-8.21%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.96B
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$181.68
+0.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $252.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 131% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $27.46B). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs -0.1%. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BBUC
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+88.8%
Fair Value
$324.96
Current Price
$30.85
$294.11 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.2%
Generating 37.3B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 2.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 4.5%
Currently unprofitable
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BBUC
The strongest argument for BBUC centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : RY
The strongest argument for RY centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.1% and operating margin at 46.2%.
Bear Case : BBUC
The primary concerns for BBUC are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BBUC profiles as a turnaround stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BBUC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 33.1% margins. BBUC offers better value entry with a 88.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Brookfield Business Corp
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Brookfield Business Corporation focuses on healthcare, construction and wastewater services in the United States, Europe, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada and Brazil. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
Royal Bank of Canada
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Royal Bank of Canada is a globally diversified financial services company. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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