Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsLendingtree Inc (TREE)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$179.97
+2.71%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $250.25B
TREE
Lendingtree Inc
$49.59
+2.50%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $702.12M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 5576% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $1.12B). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 13.5%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.30. TREE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
TREE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
Every $100 of equity generates 77 in profit
Earnings expanding 1747.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 22.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : TREE
The strongest argument for TREE centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 22.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TREE
The primary concerns for TREE are Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY profiles as a mature stock while TREE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TREE carries more volatility with a beta of 2.15 — expect wider price swings.
TREE is growing revenue faster at 22.2% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TREE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 68/100) and 22.2% revenue growth. 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.
Lendingtree Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL CONGLOMERATES · USA
LendingTree, Inc., through its subsidiary, LT Intermediate Company, LLC, operates an online consumer platform in the United States. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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