ING Group NV ADR (ING)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
ING
ING Group NV ADR
$32.50
-2.31%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $95.24B
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$206.49
-2.77%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $299.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 167% more annual revenue ($65.72B vs $24.61B). ING leads profitability with a 34.2% profit margin vs 33.7%. ING appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.18. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ING
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
RY
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
16.1% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 27.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ING
The strongest argument for ING centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.2% and operating margin at 41.7%.
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 : ING
The primary concerns for ING are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.60 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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
ING profiles as a value stock while RY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 16.1% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (67/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 33.7% margins and 16.1% revenue growth. 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.
ING Group NV ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
ING Groep NV, a financial institution, offers various banking products and services to individuals, small and medium-sized businesses and medium-sized businesses. The company is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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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