Rand Capital Corp (RAND)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
RAND
Rand Capital Corp
$10.42
-2.86%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $29.73M
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$194.04
-0.48%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $277.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 1151456% more annual revenue ($65.72B vs $5.71M). RY leads profitability with a 33.7% profit margin vs -162.1%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.53. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
RAND
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
RY
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 50.6%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.3%
Generating 37.3B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.1% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -15.9% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RAND
The strongest argument for RAND centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : RY
The strongest argument for RY centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.7% and operating margin at 45.3%. Revenue growth of 16.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : RAND
The primary concerns for RAND are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RAND profiles as a turnaround stock while RY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 16.1% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (70/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 33.7% margins and 16.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Rand Capital Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Rand Capital Corp is a publicly-traded investment firm dedicated to delivering growth capital to lower middle-market companies across diverse sectors such as healthcare, technology, and consumer products. Utilizing a strategic investment philosophy that combines both equity and debt financing, the company seeks to achieve substantial long-term returns for its shareholders. With a focus on operational excellence and active portfolio management, Rand Capital is well-positioned to support its investments' growth while upholding sustainable business practices, allowing it to capitalize on emerging opportunities within a dynamic economic environment.
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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