Mid Penn Bancorp (MPB)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
MPB
Mid Penn Bancorp
$34.21
-0.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $867.98M
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$204.77
+0.86%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $281.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 24098% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $277.51M). RY leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 25.8%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.89. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
MPB
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
RY
Strong Buy68
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
Strong operational efficiency at 40.5%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 22.5% year-over-year
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
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MPB
The strongest argument for MPB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.8% and operating margin at 40.5%. Revenue growth of 22.5% 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 33.9% and operating margin at 46.4%.
Bear Case : MPB
The primary concerns for MPB are Market Cap, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
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
MPB profiles as a growth stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
MPB is growing revenue faster at 22.5% — sustainability is the question.
MPB generates stronger free cash flow (31M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 33.9% 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.
Mid Penn Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for Mid Penn Bank providing commercial banking services to individuals, partnerships, non-profit organizations, and corporations. The company is headquartered in Millersburg, Pennsylvania.
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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