Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsWhite Mountains Insurance Group Ltd (WTM)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$194.04
-0.48%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $277.29B
WTM
White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd
$2,065.14
+2.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.01B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 2228% more annual revenue ($65.72B vs $2.82B). WTM leads profitability with a 37.0% profit margin vs 33.7%. WTM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.81. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
RY
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
WTM
Buy63
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 37.3B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.1% revenue growth
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Operating margin of 0.3%
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 10.8%
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 : WTM
The strongest argument for WTM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.0% and operating margin at 0.3%. PEG of 0.81 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WTM
The primary concerns for WTM are Altman Z-Score, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY profiles as a growth stock while WTM 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 (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (70/100 vs 63/100), 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.
White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., provides insurance services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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