Bank Ozk (OZK)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
OZK
Bank Ozk
$47.50
-1.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.19B
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 3964% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $1.56B). OZK leads profitability with a 45.3% profit margin vs 33.1%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.30. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
OZK
Buy64
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 45 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 56.3%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
1.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 2.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OZK
The strongest argument for OZK centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 45.3% and operating margin at 56.3%.
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 : OZK
The primary concerns for OZK are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OZK profiles as a value stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
OZK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 33.1% 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.
Bank Ozk
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Bank OZK offers a variety of retail and commercial banking services. The company is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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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