QCR Holdings Inc (QCRH)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
QCRH
QCR Holdings Inc
$103.35
-0.22%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.69B
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$202.64
-0.44%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $282.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 17721% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $376.81M). QCRH leads profitability with a 37.6% profit margin vs 33.9%. QCRH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.02. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
QCRH
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
RY
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.7%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
2.3% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 2.5%
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 : QCRH
The strongest argument for QCRH centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.6% and operating margin at 43.7%. PEG of 1.02 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 : QCRH
The primary concerns for QCRH are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Revenue Growth.
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
QCRH profiles as a declining stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — 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 (69/100 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.
QCR Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
QCR Holdings, Inc., a multi-bank holding company, provides consumer and commercial banking services, trust and asset management services. The company is headquartered in Moline, Illinois.
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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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