Lazard Ltd (LAZ)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
LAZ
Lazard Ltd
$41.10
-1.84%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.29B
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 1999% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $3.20B). RY leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 7.1%. LAZ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
LAZ
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
RY
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
0.1% revenue growth
7.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.8%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LAZ
The strongest argument for LAZ centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 1.00 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 33.9% and operating margin at 46.4%.
Bear Case : LAZ
The primary concerns for LAZ are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.35 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
LAZ profiles as a value stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
LAZ carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 8.9% — sustainability is the question.
LAZ generates stronger free cash flow (201M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (63/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins. Both earn "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.
Lazard Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Lazard Ltd, is a financial advisory and asset management firm in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Central and South America. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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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