EastGroup Properties Inc (EGP)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
EGP
EastGroup Properties Inc
$205.32
+0.70%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $11.04B
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 8525% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $735.38M). EGP leads profitability with a 39.8% profit margin vs 33.1%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.30. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
EGP
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+2.3%
Fair Value
$194.31
Current Price
$205.32
$11.01 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.2%
Earnings expanding 55.3% YoY
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EGP
The strongest argument for EGP centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.8% and operating margin at 40.2%.
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 : EGP
The primary concerns for EGP are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EGP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
EGP is growing revenue faster at 9.1% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor REIT - INDUSTRIAL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 33.1% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
EastGroup Properties Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - INDUSTRIAL · USA
EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP), an S&P MidCap 400 company, is a self-managed capital real estate investment trust focused on the development, acquisition and operation of industrial properties in Sunbelt's major markets in the United States. with an emphasis on the states of Florida, Texas, Arizona, California and North Carolina.
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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