Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsWestern Asset Diversified Income Fund (WDI)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$199.50
+0.03%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $281.45B
WDI
Western Asset Diversified Income Fund
$11.85
-1.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $638.52M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
RY leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 0.0%. WDI trades at a lower P/E of 11.3x. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
RY
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
WDI
Avoid29
out of 100
Grade: F
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 46.4%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
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 33.9% and operating margin at 46.4%.
Bull Case : WDI
The strongest argument for WDI centers on P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.88 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WDI
The primary concerns for WDI are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY profiles as a mature stock while WDI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
RY is growing revenue faster at 8.9% — sustainability is the question.
WDI generates stronger free cash flow (92M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (66/100 vs 29/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Western Asset Diversified Income Fund
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Western Asset Diversified Income Fund (WDI) is a closed-end investment vehicle focused on delivering attractive current income from a diversified portfolio of U.S. and international fixed-income securities, encompassing both investment-grade and high-yield bonds. Under the stewardship of the experienced Western Asset Management Company, WDI employs disciplined investment strategies coupled with rigorous risk management to navigate market fluctuations. This fund is strategically designed for institutional investors seeking to enhance their fixed-income exposure while capitalizing on diverse opportunities to ensure stable and reliable income streams.
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