Hilltop Holdings Inc (HTH)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
HTH
Hilltop Holdings Inc
$37.37
+0.65%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.21B
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 5098% more annual revenue ($65.72B vs $1.26B). RY leads profitability with a 33.7% profit margin vs 12.8%. HTH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.61. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
HTH
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
RY
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
ROE of 7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 3.4%
Earnings declined 1.5%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HTH
The strongest argument for HTH centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.61 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : HTH
The primary concerns for HTH are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HTH 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 56/100), 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.
Hilltop Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL CONGLOMERATES · USA
Hilltop Holdings Inc. provides consumer and commercial banking and financial products and services. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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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