Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsScully Royalty Ltd (SRL)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$199.45
-2.15%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $281.45B
SRL
Scully Royalty Ltd
$5.23
-1.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $85.88M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 187651% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $35.77M). RY leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs -7.5%. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
RY
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
SRL
Avoid26
out of 100
Grade: F
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
2.6% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
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 : SRL
The strongest argument for SRL centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
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 : SRL
The primary concerns for SRL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY profiles as a mature stock while SRL is a turnaround 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.
SRL generates stronger free cash flow (3M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (66/100 vs 26/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Scully Royalty Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Scully Royalty Ltd. is an iron ore mining company in America, Africa, Canada, Asia and Europe. The company is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong.
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