ING Group NV ADR (ING)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
ING
ING Group NV ADR
$37.27
+1.64%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $104.52B
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 166% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $25.21B). ING leads profitability with a 34.5% profit margin vs 33.9%. ING appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.14. ING earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
ING
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
RY
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.1%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 22.1% 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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ING
The strongest argument for ING centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.5% and operating margin at 49.1%. Revenue growth of 11.1% 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 : ING
The primary concerns for ING are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.68 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
ING is growing revenue faster at 11.1% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
ING scores higher overall (68/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 34.5% margins and 11.1% 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.
ING Group NV ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
ING Groep NV, a financial institution, offers various banking products and services to individuals, small and medium-sized businesses and medium-sized businesses. The company is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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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