Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsSEI Investments Company (SEIC)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$179.97
+2.71%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $250.25B
SEIC
SEI Investments Company
$90.68
-0.21%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $10.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 2578% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $2.37B). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 31.2%. SEIC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.78. SEIC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
SEIC
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 30.5%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 33.1% and operating margin at 46.2%.
Bull Case : SEIC
The strongest argument for SEIC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.2% and operating margin at 30.5%. Revenue growth of 12.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SEIC
The primary concerns for SEIC are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SEIC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
SEIC is growing revenue faster at 12.8% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SEIC scores higher overall (72/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 31.2% margins and 12.8% 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.
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.
SEI Investments Company
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
SEI Investments Company is a publicly owned asset management portfolio company. The company is headquartered in Oaks, Pennsylvania.
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