Peoples Fin (PFIS)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
PFIS
Peoples Fin
$67.36
-2.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $674.30M
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$196.59
-1.61%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $281.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 35110% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $190.72M). RY leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 29.8%. PFIS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.31. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
PFIS
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
RY
Strong Buy66
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
Strong operational efficiency at 42.1%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
0.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 12.0%
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 : PFIS
The strongest argument for PFIS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.8% and operating margin at 42.1%. PEG of 1.31 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 33.9% and operating margin at 46.4%.
Bear Case : PFIS
The primary concerns for PFIS are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, EPS Growth.
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
PFIS profiles as a value 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.
RY is growing revenue faster at 8.9% — sustainability is the question.
PFIS generates stronger free cash flow (12M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (66/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins. 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.
Peoples Fin
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Peoples Financial Services Corp. The company is headquartered in Scranton, 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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