Oppenheimer Holdings Inc (OPY)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
OPY
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc
$89.68
-1.94%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $971.72M
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$202.64
-0.44%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $282.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 3911% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $1.67B). RY leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 5.2%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.88. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
OPY
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
RY
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.4%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OPY
The strongest argument for OPY centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
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 : OPY
The primary concerns for OPY are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Debt/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
OPY profiles as a value stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
OPY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 8.9% — sustainability is the question.
OPY generates stronger free cash flow (129M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (69/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. is a middle market investment bank and full service stockbroker in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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