Noah Holdings Ltd (NOAH)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
NOAH
Noah Holdings Ltd
$6.58
-2.37%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $475.71M
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$202.64
-0.44%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $282.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 2471% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $2.61B). RY leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 22.5%. NOAH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.75. NOAH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
NOAH
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
RY
Strong Buy69
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 34.8%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.4%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 1.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 22.5% and operating margin at 34.8%. PEG of 0.75 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : RY
The strongest argument for RY centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.9% and operating margin at 46.4%.
Bear Case : NOAH
The primary concerns for NOAH are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.88 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NOAH profiles as a declining 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.
RY is growing revenue faster at 8.9% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
NOAH scores higher overall (76/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 22.5% 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.
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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