Lazard Ltd (LAZ)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
LAZ
Lazard Ltd
$47.48
-2.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.46B
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 1947% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $3.10B). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 7.6%. LAZ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
LAZ
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Grey zone — moderate risk
7.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 43.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LAZ
The strongest argument for LAZ centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : LAZ
The primary concerns for LAZ are Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LAZ profiles as a value stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
LAZ carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
LAZ is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 57/100), 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.
Lazard Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Lazard Ltd, is a financial advisory and asset management firm in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Central and South America. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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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