American Tower Corp (AMT)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
AMT
American Tower Corp
$178.19
-0.12%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $83.11B
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$179.97
+2.71%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $243.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 496% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $10.64B). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 23.8%. AMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.97. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
AMT
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+16.2%
Fair Value
$215.34
Current Price
$178.19
$37.15 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 44.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 22.8x book value
Earnings declined 33.2%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMT
The strongest argument for AMT centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.8% and operating margin at 44.9%.
Bull 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%.
Bear Case : AMT
The primary concerns for AMT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — 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.
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Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 33.1% margins. AMT offers better value entry with a 16.2% margin of safety. 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.
American Tower Corp
REAL ESTATE · REIT - SPECIALTY · USA
American Tower Corporation (also referred to as American Tower or ATC) is an American real estate investment trust and an owner and operator of wireless and broadcast communications infrastructure in several countries worldwide and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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.
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