LPL Financial Holdings Inc (LPLA)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
LPLA
LPL Financial Holdings Inc
$288.49
-1.15%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $23.65B
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$194.04
-0.48%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $282.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 268% more annual revenue ($65.72B vs $17.84B). RY leads profitability with a 33.7% profit margin vs 5.0%. LPLA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.45. LPLA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
LPLA
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
RY
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 35.0% year-over-year
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.1% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
4.5% earnings growth
5.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPLA
The strongest argument for LPLA centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 35.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.45 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 33.7% and operating margin at 45.3%. Revenue growth of 16.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LPLA
The primary concerns for LPLA are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Profit Margin.
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
LPLA profiles as a hypergrowth stock while RY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
LPLA is growing revenue faster at 35.0% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (20.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LPLA scores higher overall (68/100 vs 67/100) and 35.0% 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.
LPL Financial Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
LPL Financial Holdings Inc., provides an integrated platform of brokerage and investment advisory services to independent financial advisers and financial advisers at financial institutions in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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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