Riot Blockchain Inc (RIOT)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
RIOT
Riot Blockchain Inc
$15.98
-3.56%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.06B
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 9696% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $647.43M). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs -102.4%. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
RIOT
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 37.3% YoY
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
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -22.1% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RIOT
The strongest argument for RIOT centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
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 : RIOT
The primary concerns for RIOT are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RIOT profiles as a turnaround stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
RIOT carries more volatility with a beta of 3.57 — 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 37/100), backed by strong 33.1% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Riot Blockchain Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Riot Blockchain, Inc., focuses on the cryptocurrency mining operation in North America. The company is headquartered in Castle Rock, Colorado.
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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