Oppenheimer Holdings Inc (OPY)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
OPY
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc
$100.44
+6.49%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.07B
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 3928% more annual revenue ($65.72B vs $1.63B). RY leads profitability with a 33.7% profit margin vs 6.0%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.53. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
OPY
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
RY
Strong Buy70
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
Earnings expanding 588.0% YoY
Revenue surging 23.1% year-over-year
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OPY
The strongest argument for OPY centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 23.1% 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 33.7% and operating margin at 45.3%. Revenue growth of 16.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : OPY
The primary concerns for OPY are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OPY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
OPY is growing revenue faster at 23.1% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (70/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 33.7% margins and 16.1% 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.
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. is a middle market investment bank and full service stockbroker in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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