Riot Platforms, Inc. (RIOT)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
RIOT
Riot Platforms, Inc.
$18.24
-14.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.26B
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$210.09
+1.76%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $299.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 9960% more annual revenue ($65.72B vs $653.27M). RY leads profitability with a 33.7% profit margin vs -132.8%. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
RIOT
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
RY
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 37.3% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.3%
Generating 20.8B in free cash flow
16.1% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 27.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
3.6% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -36.2% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RIOT
The strongest argument for RIOT centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
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 : RIOT
The primary concerns for RIOT are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.77 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RIOT profiles as a turnaround stock while RY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RIOT carries more volatility with a beta of 3.81 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 16.1% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (20.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (67/100 vs 35/100), 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.
Riot Platforms, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Riot Blockchain, Inc., focuses on the cryptocurrency mining operation in North America. The company is headquartered in Castle Rock, 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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