Renaissancere Holdings Ltd (RNR)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
RNR
Renaissancere Holdings Ltd
$288.48
+3.87%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $12.83B
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 467% more annual revenue ($65.72B vs $11.59B). RY leads profitability with a 33.7% profit margin vs 24.2%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.53. RNR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
RNR
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
RY
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 100.9% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Grey zone — moderate risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 36.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RNR
The strongest argument for RNR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.2% and operating margin at 26.8%.
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 : RNR
The primary concerns for RNR are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RNR profiles as a declining 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
RNR scores higher overall (73/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 24.2% margins. 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.
Renaissancere Holdings Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - REINSURANCE · USA
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. provides insurance and reinsurance products in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.
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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