Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsStewart Information Services Corp (STC)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$202.64
-0.44%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $282.66B
STC
Stewart Information Services Corp
$41.62
-5.67%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 1889% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $3.38B). RY leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 3.6%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.88. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
RY
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
STC
Buy51
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 46.4%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
3.6% margin — thin
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 : STC
The strongest argument for STC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 13.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : STC
The primary concerns for STC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY profiles as a mature stock while STC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
STC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
STC is growing revenue faster at 13.0% — sustainability is the question.
STC generates stronger free cash flow (5M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (69/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins. 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.
Stewart Information Services Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Stewart Information Services Corporation offers title insurance and real estate transaction services. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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