Greenlight Capital Re Ltd (GLRE)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
GLRE
Greenlight Capital Re Ltd
$14.69
-1.67%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $515.08M
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$194.04
-0.48%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $277.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 9196% more annual revenue ($65.72B vs $706.93M). RY leads profitability with a 33.7% profit margin vs 11.5%. GLRE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.69. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
GLRE
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
RY
Strong Buy70
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 21.0%
Earnings expanding 22.1% YoY
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
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 6.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GLRE
The strongest argument for GLRE centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bull 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.
Bear Case : GLRE
The primary concerns for GLRE are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GLRE profiles as a declining stock while RY is a growth 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 68/100), backed by strong 33.7% margins and 16.1% 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.
Greenlight Capital Re Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - REINSURANCE · USA
Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd., is a worldwide property and casualty reinsurance company. The company is headquartered in Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands.
Visit Website →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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