Marathon Digital Holdings Inc (MARA)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
MARA
Marathon Digital Holdings Inc
$12.32
-11.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.37B
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 7473% more annual revenue ($65.72B vs $867.82M). RY leads profitability with a 33.7% profit margin vs -234.8%. MARA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.10. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
MARA
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
RY
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
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 45.3%
Generating 37.3B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.1% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -91.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 18.4%
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 33.7% and operating margin at 45.3%. Revenue growth of 16.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MARA
The primary concerns for MARA are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MARA profiles as a turnaround stock while RY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MARA carries more volatility with a beta of 5.38 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 16.1% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (70/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 33.7% margins and 16.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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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