Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsStonex Group Inc (SNEX)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$210.09
+1.76%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $299.37B
SNEX
Stonex Group Inc
$77.62
+7.70%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $8.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Stonex Group Inc generates 129% more annual revenue ($150.54B vs $65.72B). RY leads profitability with a 33.7% profit margin vs 0.3%. SNEX trades at a lower P/E of 18.4x. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
RY
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
SNEX
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
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 45.3%
Generating 20.8B in free cash flow
16.1% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 27.5% YoY
Earnings expanding 120.2% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.8% year-over-year
Generating 4.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
0.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.5%
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
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 33.7% and operating margin at 45.3%. Revenue growth of 16.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SNEX
The strongest argument for SNEX centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 23.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.77 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SNEX
The primary concerns for SNEX are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 7.16 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 0.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
SNEX is growing revenue faster at 23.8% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (20.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (67/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 33.7% margins and 16.1% revenue growth. 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.
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.
Stonex Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
StoneX Group Inc. is a global financial services network connecting businesses, organizations, merchants and investors to the global market ecosystem. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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