PJT Partners Inc (PJT)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
PJT
PJT Partners Inc
$163.21
-4.97%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.76B
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 3461% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $1.89B). RY leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 10.6%. PJT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.36. PJT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
PJT
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
RY
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 68 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Strong operational efficiency at 21.0%
19.5% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 37.5% YoY
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
Trading at 13.4x book value
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PJT
The strongest argument for PJT centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 19.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.36 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 : PJT
The primary concerns for PJT are Price/Book, 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
PJT 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.
PJT is growing revenue faster at 19.5% — sustainability is the question.
PJT generates stronger free cash flow (226M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PJT scores higher overall (68/100 vs 63/100) and 19.5% 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.
PJT Partners Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
PJT Partners Inc., an investment bank, provides a variety of shareholder, restructuring and special situations, and capital market advisory services to corporations, financial backers, institutional investors and governments worldwide. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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