Morningstar Inc (MORN)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
MORN
Morningstar Inc
$168.71
-10.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.23B
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 2493% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $2.45B). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 15.3%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.30. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
MORN
Buy57
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 26 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 21.7%
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
4.5% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MORN
The strongest argument for MORN centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.3% and operating margin at 21.7%.
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 : MORN
The primary concerns for MORN are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MORN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
MORN is growing revenue faster at 8.5% — 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 57/100), 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.
Morningstar Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Morningstar, Inc. offers independent investment research services in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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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