Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsSynchrony Financial (SYF)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$159.20
-0.70%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $223.81B
SYF
Synchrony Financial
$66.19
+1.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $23.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 550% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $9.76B). SYF leads profitability with a 36.4% profit margin vs 33.1%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.41. SYF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
SYF
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+44.4%
Fair Value
$306.99
Current Price
$159.20
$147.79 discount
Margin of Safety
+59.2%
Fair Value
$178.92
Current Price
$66.19
$112.73 discount
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.5%
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Generating 2.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : SYF
The strongest argument for SYF centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.4% and operating margin at 48.5%.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SYF
The primary concerns for SYF are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY profiles as a mature stock while SYF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SYF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SYF scores higher overall (71/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 36.4% margins. RY offers better value entry with a 44.4% margin of safety. 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.
Synchrony Financial
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Synchrony Financial is a consumer financial services company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. The company offers consumer financing products, including credit, promotional financing and loyalty programs, installment lending to industries, and FDIC-insured consumer savings products through Synchrony Bank, its wholly owned online bank subsidiary.
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