Greenlight Capital Re Ltd (GLRE)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
GLRE
Greenlight Capital Re Ltd
$18.32
+0.77%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $632.01M
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$179.97
+2.71%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $250.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 8693% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $721.31M). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 10.4%. GLRE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.69. GLRE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
GLRE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 39.7% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 24.3%
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 95.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GLRE
The strongest argument for GLRE centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 39.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : GLRE
The primary concerns for GLRE are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GLRE profiles as a growth stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
GLRE is growing revenue faster at 39.7% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GLRE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 68/100) and 39.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Greenlight Capital Re Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - REINSURANCE · USA
Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd., is a worldwide property and casualty reinsurance company. The company is headquartered in Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands.
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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