Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsWarner Bros Discovery Inc (WBD)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$162.50
+0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $225.89B
WBD
Warner Bros Discovery Inc
$27.22
-0.22%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $67.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 70% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $37.30B). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 1.9%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.41. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
WBD
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+44.3%
Fair Value
$306.13
Current Price
$162.50
$143.63 discount
Margin of Safety
-106.3%
Fair Value
$13.57
Current Price
$27.22
$13.65 premium
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.3% earnings growth
ROE of 2.1% — below average capital efficiency
1.9% margin — thin
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 : WBD
The strongest argument for WBD centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WBD
The primary concerns for WBD are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 94.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY profiles as a mature stock while WBD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
WBD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.68 — 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 51/100), 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.
Warner Bros Discovery Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Warner Bros. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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