NSTS Bancorp Inc (NSTS)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
NSTS
NSTS Bancorp Inc
$14.11
-0.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $69.09M
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$205.90
-0.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $291.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 609532% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $11.02M). RY leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs -0.4%. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
NSTS
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
RY
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 30.2% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.4%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -0.1% — below average capital efficiency
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 : NSTS
The strongest argument for NSTS centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 30.2% 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 : NSTS
The primary concerns for NSTS are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
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
NSTS profiles as a hypergrowth 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.
NSTS is growing revenue faster at 30.2% — sustainability is the question.
NSTS generates stronger free cash flow (3M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (63/100 vs 39/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins. Both earn "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.
NSTS Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
NSTS Bancorp, Inc. is focused on operating as a savings and loan holding company for North Shore Trust and Savings which provides banking products and services in Illinois. The company is headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois.
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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