Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
MRSH
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
$170.83
+0.01%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $82.30B
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$179.97
+2.71%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $243.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 130% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $27.52B). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 14.3%. MRSH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.67. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
MRSH
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.3%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.2%
Generating 37.3B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 15.4%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MRSH
The strongest argument for MRSH centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : RY
The strongest argument for RY centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.1% and operating margin at 46.2%.
Bear Case : MRSH
The primary concerns for MRSH are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MRSH profiles as a value stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
MRSH is growing revenue faster at 7.6% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 33.1% 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.
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE BROKERS · USA
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., a professional services company, provides advisory services and insurance solutions to clients in the areas of risk, strategy, and people globally. 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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