Nelnet Inc (NNI)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
NNI
Nelnet Inc
$129.03
-0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.68B
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 3892% more annual revenue ($65.72B vs $1.65B). RY leads profitability with a 33.7% profit margin vs 25.3%. NNI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
NNI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
RY
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 21.4%
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
Revenue declined 7.1%
Earnings declined 12.9%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NNI
The strongest argument for NNI centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.3% and operating margin at 21.4%. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : NNI
The primary concerns for NNI are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.06 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NNI profiles as a declining stock while RY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 16.1% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (70/100 vs 60/100), 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.
Nelnet Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Nelnet, Inc. is engaged in the loan management, communications and educational technology, services and payment processing businesses globally. The company is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Visit Website →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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