Raymond James Financial Inc. (RJF)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
RJF
Raymond James Financial Inc.
$158.32
+1.76%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $30.30B
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 332% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $14.68B). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 14.6%. RJF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.98. RJF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
RJF
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RJF
The strongest argument for RJF centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 13.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.98 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 : RJF
The primary concerns for RJF are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RJF profiles as a value stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
RJF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
RJF is growing revenue faster at 13.4% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
RJF scores higher overall (70/100 vs 68/100) and 13.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Raymond James Financial Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Raymond James Financial is an American multinational independent investment bank and financial services company providing financial services to individuals, corporations, and municipalities through its subsidiary companies that engage primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to investment banking and asset management.
Visit Website →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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