Mid Penn Bancorp (MPB)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
MPB
Mid Penn Bancorp
$31.51
-4.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $834.36M
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 27252% more annual revenue ($65.72B vs $240.26M). RY leads profitability with a 33.7% profit margin vs 21.3%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.53. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
MPB
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
RY
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 35.2%
Revenue surging 33.3% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.3%
Generating 37.3B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.1% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 49.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MPB
The strongest argument for MPB centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.3% and operating margin at 35.2%. Revenue growth of 33.3% 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 33.7% and operating margin at 45.3%. Revenue growth of 16.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
MPB is growing revenue faster at 33.3% — 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 (70/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 33.7% margins and 16.1% revenue growth. 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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