MasTec Inc (MTZ)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
MTZ
MasTec Inc
$363.89
-2.89%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $28.68B
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 330% more annual revenue ($65.72B vs $15.28B). RY leads profitability with a 33.7% profit margin vs 3.0%. MTZ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.64. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
MTZ
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
RY
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 34.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 508.0% YoY
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.6x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MTZ
The strongest argument for MTZ centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 34.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : MTZ
The primary concerns for MTZ are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. A P/E of 63.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
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
MTZ profiles as a hypergrowth stock while RY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MTZ carries more volatility with a beta of 1.79 — expect wider price swings.
MTZ is growing revenue faster at 34.5% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (20.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (70/100 vs 63/100), 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.
MasTec Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
MasTec, Inc., an infrastructure construction company, provides engineering, construction, installation, maintenance, and upgrade services for communications, energy, utilities, and other infrastructure primarily in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida.
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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