Noah Holdings Ltd (NOAH)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
NOAH
Noah Holdings Ltd
$10.40
+1.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $855.62M
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 2330% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $2.61B). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 21.4%. NOAH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.75. NOAH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
NOAH
Strong Buy72
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
Strong operational efficiency at 35.1%
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.6% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 88.2%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NOAH
The strongest argument for NOAH centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.4% and operating margin at 35.1%. Revenue growth of 12.5% 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 33.1% and operating margin at 46.2%.
Bear Case : NOAH
The primary concerns for NOAH are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
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.
NOAH is growing revenue faster at 12.5% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor ASSET MANAGEMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NOAH scores higher overall (72/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 21.4% margins and 12.5% revenue growth. 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.
Noah Holdings Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · China
Noah Holdings Limited, is a provider of wealth and asset management services with a focus on investment and asset allocation services for high-net-worth individuals and companies in mainland China, Hong Kong and internationally. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
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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