Old National Bancorp (ONB)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
ONB
Old National Bancorp
$23.55
-1.79%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $9.10B
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 2430% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $2.51B). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 30.2%. ONB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.59. ONB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
ONB
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 51.3%
Revenue surging 46.2% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 34.1% YoY
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
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ONB
The strongest argument for ONB centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.2% and operating margin at 51.3%. Revenue growth of 46.2% 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 33.1% and operating margin at 46.2%.
Bear Case : ONB
The primary concerns for ONB are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ONB 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.
ONB is growing revenue faster at 46.2% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ONB scores higher overall (81/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 30.2% margins and 46.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong 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.
Old National Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Old National Bancorp is the banking holding company for Old National Bank providing various financial services to individual and business clients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Evansville, Indiana.
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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