Ferrovial SE (FER)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
FER
Ferrovial SE
$66.81
+0.53%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $48.65B
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$194.04
-0.48%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $277.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 583% more annual revenue ($65.72B vs $9.63B). RY leads profitability with a 33.7% profit margin vs 9.2%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.53. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
FER
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
RY
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.3%
Generating 20.8B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.1% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 87.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FER
The strongest argument for FER centers on Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : RY
The strongest argument for RY centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.7% and operating margin at 45.3%. Revenue growth of 16.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FER
The primary concerns for FER are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. A P/E of 49.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.77 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FER profiles as a value stock while RY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 16.1% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (20.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (70/100 vs 38/100), backed by strong 33.7% margins and 16.1% revenue growth. 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.
Ferrovial SE
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Ferrovial SE, engages in the development, construction, and operation of highways and airports in the United States, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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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