The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
BK
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
$15.01
+0.33%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $92.65B
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$205.90
-0.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $291.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 224% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $20.75B). RY leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 28.7%. BK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.45. BK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BK
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
RY
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 37.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 41.8% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.4%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BK
The strongest argument for BK centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.7% and operating margin at 37.7%. Revenue growth of 13.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull 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%.
Bear Case : BK
The primary concerns for BK are Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
BK is growing revenue faster at 13.4% — sustainability is the question.
BK generates stronger free cash flow (-3.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BK scores higher overall (76/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 28.7% margins and 13.4% 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.
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, commonly known as BNY Mellon, is a multinational American investment banking services holding company headquartered in New York City.
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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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