Northfield Bancorp Inc (NFBK)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
NFBK
Northfield Bancorp Inc
$14.26
+1.42%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $606.41M
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 42350% more annual revenue ($65.72B vs $154.81M). RY leads profitability with a 33.7% profit margin vs 3.1%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.53. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
NFBK
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 47.8%
Earnings expanding 56.7% YoY
Revenue surging 24.5% year-over-year
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 0.7% — below average capital efficiency
3.1% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NFBK
The strongest argument for NFBK centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 24.5% 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 33.7% and operating margin at 45.3%. Revenue growth of 16.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : NFBK
The primary concerns for NFBK are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 111.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
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.
NFBK is growing revenue faster at 24.5% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BANKS - REGIONAL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
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.
Northfield Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Northfield Bancorp, Inc. (Staten Island, NY) is the banking holding company for Northfield Bank providing various banking services primarily to individual and corporate clients. The company is headquartered in Woodbridge, New Jersey.
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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