Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsToronto Dominion Bank (TD)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$194.04
-0.48%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $277.29B
TD
Toronto Dominion Bank
$113.16
-0.52%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $193.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 11% more annual revenue ($65.72B vs $59.18B). RY leads profitability with a 33.7% profit margin vs 25.2%. TD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
RY
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
TD
Buy61
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.1% revenue growth
Strong operational efficiency at 35.4%
Generating 10.2B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 31.5%
Earnings declined 61.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : TD
The strongest argument for TD centers on Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.2% and operating margin at 35.4%. PEG of 1.01 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : TD
The primary concerns for TD are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.22 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY profiles as a growth stock while TD is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 16.1% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (20.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (70/100 vs 61/100), 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.
Toronto Dominion Bank
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Toronto-Dominion Bank offers a variety of personal and commercial banking products and services in Canada and the United States. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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