Rentokil Initial PLC (RTO)vsThomson Reuters Corporation Common Shares (TRI)
RTO
Rentokil Initial PLC
$31.41
+0.58%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $16.06B
TRI
Thomson Reuters Corporation Common Shares
$87.40
0.00%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $38.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Thomson Reuters Corporation Common Shares generates 8% more annual revenue ($7.48B vs $6.91B). TRI leads profitability with a 20.1% profit margin vs 6.8%. RTO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. RTO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
RTO
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TRI
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-21.8%
Fair Value
$26.68
Current Price
$31.41
$4.73 premium
Margin of Safety
-298.8%
Fair Value
$22.37
Current Price
$87.40
$65.03 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 88.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Areas to Watch
Trading at 14.4x book value
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
6.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.7%
Moderate valuation
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 42.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RTO
The strongest argument for RTO centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TRI
The strongest argument for TRI centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.1% and operating margin at 26.6%.
Bear Case : RTO
The primary concerns for RTO are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 54.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TRI
The primary concerns for TRI are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RTO profiles as a value stock while TRI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
RTO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.49 — expect wider price swings.
TRI is growing revenue faster at 5.2% — sustainability is the question.
TRI generates stronger free cash flow (607M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RTO scores higher overall (53/100 vs 49/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Rentokil Initial PLC
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Rentokil Initial plc offers route-based services in North America, the UK, the rest of Europe, Asia, the Pacific and internationally. The company is headquartered in Crawley, the United Kingdom.
Thomson Reuters Corporation Common Shares
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Thomson Reuters Corporation provides business information services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.
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