LCNB Corporation (LCNB)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
LCNB
LCNB Corporation
$18.79
-1.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $277.55M
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$203.30
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $291.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 72862% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $92.03M). RY leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 26.7%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.35. LCNB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
LCNB
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
RY
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 39.2%
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 28.3% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.4%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LCNB
The strongest argument for LCNB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.7% and operating margin at 39.2%.
Bull Case : RY
The strongest argument for RY centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.9% and operating margin at 46.4%.
Bear Case : LCNB
The primary concerns for LCNB are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.88 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
LCNB is growing revenue faster at 9.2% — sustainability is the question.
LCNB generates stronger free cash flow (7M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
LCNB scores higher overall (65/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 26.7% 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.
LCNB Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
LCNB Corp. The company is headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio.
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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