NMI Holdings Inc (NMIH)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
NMIH
NMI Holdings Inc
$41.12
-0.87%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.13B
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$179.97
+2.71%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $250.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 8878% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $706.44M). NMIH leads profitability with a 55.0% profit margin vs 33.1%. NMIH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.66. NMIH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
NMIH
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 55 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 71.0%
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NMIH
The strongest argument for NMIH centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 55.0% and operating margin at 71.0%.
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 : NMIH
The primary concerns for NMIH are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
NMIH is growing revenue faster at 8.5% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
NMIH scores higher overall (71/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 55.0% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
NMI Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
NMI Holdings, Inc. provides private home equity insurance services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Emeryville, California.
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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