Moelis & Co (MC)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
MC
Moelis & Co
$65.25
-4.87%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.99B
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$210.09
+1.76%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $299.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 4195% more annual revenue ($65.72B vs $1.53B). RY leads profitability with a 33.7% profit margin vs 14.5%. MC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.97. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
MC
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
RY
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
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
16.1% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 27.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.0x book value
4.3% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MC
The strongest argument for MC centers on Return on Equity.
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 : MC
The primary concerns for MC are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
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
MC profiles as a value stock while RY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.85 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 16.1% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (20.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (67/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 33.7% margins and 16.1% revenue growth. 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.
Moelis & Co
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Moelis & Company is an investment banking advisory firm in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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