Kearny Financial Corp (KRNY)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
KRNY
Kearny Financial Corp
$7.98
-2.80%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $526.75M
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 38422% more annual revenue ($65.72B vs $170.59M). RY leads profitability with a 33.7% profit margin vs 21.0%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.53. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
KRNY
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
RY
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 31.5%
Earnings expanding 50.5% YoY
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
17.5% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.3%
Generating 37.3B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.1% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.7% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KRNY
The strongest argument for KRNY centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.0% and operating margin at 31.5%. Revenue growth of 17.5% 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 33.7% and operating margin at 45.3%. Revenue growth of 16.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : KRNY
The primary concerns for KRNY are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
KRNY is growing revenue faster at 17.5% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (70/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 33.7% margins and 16.1% 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.
Kearny Financial Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Kearny Financial Corp. The company is headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey.
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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