Norwood Financial Corp (NWFL)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
NWFL
Norwood Financial Corp
$34.75
+0.67%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $378.41M
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$205.16
-0.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $291.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 67263% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $99.69M). RY leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 28.9%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.35. NWFL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
NWFL
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
RY
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 44.9%
Revenue surging 34.7% year-over-year
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : NWFL
The strongest argument for NWFL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.9% and operating margin at 44.9%. Revenue growth of 34.7% 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 : NWFL
The primary concerns for NWFL are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
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
NWFL profiles as a growth 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.
NWFL is growing revenue faster at 34.7% — sustainability is the question.
NWFL generates stronger free cash flow (8M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NWFL scores higher overall (73/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 28.9% margins and 34.7% 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.
Norwood Financial Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Norwood Financial Corp. The company is headquartered in Honesdale, 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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