LCNB Corporation (LCNB)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
LCNB
LCNB Corporation
$16.82
+1.82%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $244.89M
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 72969% more annual revenue ($65.72B vs $89.94M). RY leads profitability with a 33.7% profit margin vs 25.5%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.53. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
LCNB
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 27.5%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.3%
Generating 20.8B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.1% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.6%
Earnings declined 4.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LCNB
The strongest argument for LCNB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.5% and operating margin at 27.5%.
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 : LCNB
The primary concerns for LCNB are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.77 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LCNB 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 (20.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (70/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 33.7% margins and 16.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
LCNB Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
LCNB Corp. The company is headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio.
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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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