Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsSilvercrest Asset Management Group Inc (SAMG)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$206.03
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $281.07B
SAMG
Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc
$10.35
-0.86%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $81.58M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 53431% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $125.44M). RY leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 0.7%. SAMG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.98. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
SAMG
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
0.4% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.7% — below average capital efficiency
0.7% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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%.
Bull Case : SAMG
The strongest argument for SAMG centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.98 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its 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.
Bear Case : SAMG
The primary concerns for SAMG are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 86.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY profiles as a mature stock while SAMG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 8.9% — sustainability is the question.
SAMG generates stronger free cash flow (13M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 33.9% 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.
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.
Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc., a wealth management firm, provides financial advisory and related family office services in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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