Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsUnum Group (UNM)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$179.97
+2.71%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $250.25B
UNM
Unum Group
$81.29
+4.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $13.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 385% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $13.08B). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 5.7%. UNM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.03. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
UNM
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.2% revenue growth
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
5.7% 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 33.1% and operating margin at 46.2%.
Bull Case : UNM
The strongest argument for UNM centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.03 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : UNM
The primary concerns for UNM are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY profiles as a mature stock while UNM is a value 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 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 33.1% 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.
Unum Group
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - LIFE · USA
Unum Group is a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Fortune 500 insurance company formerly known as UnumProvident.
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