Monroe Capital Corp (MRCC)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
MRCC
Monroe Capital Corp
$5.08
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $110.06M
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$179.97
+2.71%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $243.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 167356% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $37.88M). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs -13.5%. MRCC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.05. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
MRCC
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
RY
Strong Buy68
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 69.0%
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 41.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MRCC
The strongest argument for MRCC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
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 : MRCC
The primary concerns for MRCC are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MRCC profiles as a turnaround stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 39/100), backed by strong 33.1% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Monroe Capital Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Monroe Capital Corporation is a business development company specializing in customized financing solutions in senior, unitranche, and junior secured debt and, to a lesser extent, unsecured debt and equity, including equity joint ventures in preferred and common stocks and warrants.
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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