First American Corporation (FAF)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
FAF
First American Corporation
$70.13
-1.39%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.18B
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$179.97
+2.71%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $250.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 723% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $7.71B). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 8.7%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.30. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
FAF
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 70.4% YoY
16.2% revenue growth
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
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FAF
The strongest argument for FAF centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 16.2% 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 33.1% and operating margin at 46.2%.
Bear Case : FAF
The primary concerns for FAF are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FAF profiles as a growth stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
FAF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
FAF is growing revenue faster at 16.2% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FAF scores higher overall (68/100 vs 68/100) and 16.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
First American Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
First American Financial Corporation, provides financial services. The company is headquartered in Santa Ana, California.
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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