Coinbase Global Inc (COIN)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
COIN
Coinbase Global Inc
$186.41
-1.90%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $52.27B
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$196.59
-1.61%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $281.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 1011% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $6.04B). RY leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs -16.3%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.26. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
COIN
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
RY
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 430.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.4%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COIN
The strongest argument for COIN centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Bull Case : RY
The strongest argument for RY centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.9% and operating margin at 46.4%.
Bear Case : COIN
The primary concerns for COIN are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.88 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COIN profiles as a turnaround stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
COIN carries more volatility with a beta of 3.39 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 8.9% — sustainability is the question.
COIN generates stronger free cash flow (197M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (66/100 vs 34/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Coinbase Global Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Coinbase Global, Inc. provides financial infrastructure and technology for the crypto economy. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
Visit Website →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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