Oppenheimer Holdings Inc (OPY)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
OPY
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc
$114.48
+3.55%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.20B
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 3988% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $1.55B). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 9.6%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.30. OPY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
OPY
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 35.2%
Earnings expanding 588.0% YoY
Revenue surging 27.8% year-over-year
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
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, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 27.8% 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 : OPY
The primary concerns for OPY are Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OPY profiles as a growth stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
OPY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.13 — expect wider price swings.
OPY is growing revenue faster at 27.8% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OPY scores higher overall (72/100 vs 68/100) and 27.8% 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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