Moelis & Co (MC)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
MC
Moelis & Co
$67.05
-3.79%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.92B
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$179.97
+2.71%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $250.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 4081% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $1.52B). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 15.4%. MC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.97. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
MC
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 26.2%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.2%
Generating 37.3B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.7x book value
Earnings declined 5.5%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MC
The strongest argument for MC centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.4% and operating margin at 26.2%. Revenue growth of 11.2% 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 33.1% and operating margin at 46.2%.
Bear Case : MC
The primary concerns for MC are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.86 — expect wider price swings.
MC is growing revenue faster at 11.2% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 33.1% margins. 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.
Moelis & Co
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Moelis & Company is an investment banking advisory firm in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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