CPI Card Group Inc (PMTS)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
PMTS
CPI Card Group Inc
$16.94
-6.72%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $194.14M
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$179.97
+2.71%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $250.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 11569% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $543.53M). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 2.8%. PMTS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.57. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
PMTS
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 22.3% year-over-year
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
2.8% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PMTS
The strongest argument for PMTS centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.57 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 33.1% and operating margin at 46.2%.
Bear Case : PMTS
The primary concerns for PMTS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 2.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PMTS profiles as a growth stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PMTS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
PMTS is growing revenue faster at 22.3% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 33.1% 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.
CPI Card Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
CPI Card Group Inc. is dedicated to the design, production, data personalization, packaging and fulfillment of financial payment cards. The company is headquartered in Littleton, Colorado.
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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