LM Funding America Inc (LMFA)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
LMFA
LM Funding America Inc
$2.60
+6.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.63M
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$191.91
+0.71%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $270.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 941260% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $7.13M). RY leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 0.0%. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
LMFA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
RY
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.4%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -153.6% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LMFA
The strongest argument for LMFA centers on Price/Book.
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 : LMFA
The primary concerns for LMFA are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
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
LMFA profiles as a value stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
LMFA carries more volatility with a beta of 2.40 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 8.9% — sustainability is the question.
LMFA generates stronger free cash flow (-3M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (66/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
LM Funding America Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
LM Funding America, Inc., through its subsidiary, LM Funding, LLC, is a specialized finance company. The company is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
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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