OceanFirst Financial Corp. (OCFC)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
OCFC
OceanFirst Financial Corp.
$18.14
+1.85%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.05B
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 16468% more annual revenue ($65.72B vs $396.64M). RY leads profitability with a 33.7% profit margin vs 17.6%. OCFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.15. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
OCFC
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
RY
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 35.2%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.3%
Generating 37.3B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.1% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
2.7% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.2% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OCFC
The strongest argument for OCFC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.6% and operating margin at 35.2%. PEG of 1.15 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 33.7% and operating margin at 45.3%. Revenue growth of 16.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : OCFC
The primary concerns for OCFC are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OCFC profiles as a mature stock while RY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OCFC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 16.1% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (70/100 vs 64/100), 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.
OceanFirst Financial Corp.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
OceanFirst Financial Corp. The company is headquartered in Red Bank, New Jersey.
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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