Natwest Group PLC (NWG)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
NWG
Natwest Group PLC
$15.59
-2.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $61.12B
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$201.16
-1.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $281.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 295% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $16.99B). NWG leads profitability with a 36.9% profit margin vs 33.9%. NWG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.25. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
NWG
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
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 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.1%
Large-cap with strong market position
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
4.4% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 2.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NWG
The strongest argument for NWG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.9% and operating margin at 52.1%. PEG of 1.25 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 : NWG
The primary concerns for NWG are Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 1.84 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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
NWG profiles as a value stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 8.9% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 33.9% 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.
Natwest Group PLC
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
NatWest Group plc, provides banking and financial products and services to personal, commercial, corporate and institutional clients. The company is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.
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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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