Marathon Digital Holdings Inc (MARA)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
MARA
Marathon Digital Holdings Inc
$11.98
+4.81%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.60B
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$205.90
-0.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $291.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 8250% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $804.22M). RY leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 0.0%. MARA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.10. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
MARA
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
RY
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 86.7% YoY
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 46.4%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -91.3% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MARA
The strongest argument for MARA centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Price/Book. PEG of 0.10 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 33.9% and operating margin at 46.4%.
Bear Case : MARA
The primary concerns for MARA are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-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
MARA profiles as a value stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
MARA carries more volatility with a beta of 5.34 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 8.9% — sustainability is the question.
MARA generates stronger free cash flow (-566M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (63/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Marathon Digital Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. is a cryptocurrency mining digital asset technology company with a focus on the blockchain ecosystem and digital asset generation in the United States. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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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