Rentokil Initial PLC (RTO)vsThomson Reuters Corporation Common Shares (TRI)
RTO
Rentokil Initial PLC
$28.50
-0.17%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $15.19B
TRI
Thomson Reuters Corporation Common Shares
$76.55
+0.35%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $34.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Thomson Reuters Corporation Common Shares generates 11% more annual revenue ($7.66B vs $6.91B). TRI leads profitability with a 19.9% profit margin vs 6.8%. RTO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.89. TRI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
RTO
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
TRI
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-27.1%
Fair Value
$25.56
Current Price
$28.50
$2.94 premium
Margin of Safety
-53.1%
Fair Value
$58.27
Current Price
$76.55
$18.28 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 95.2% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 30.3%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
6.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RTO
The strongest argument for RTO centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.89 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TRI
The strongest argument for TRI centers on Operating Margin, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.9% and operating margin at 30.3%. PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : RTO
The primary concerns for RTO are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 53.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TRI
No major red flags identified for TRI, but monitor valuation.
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 0.42 — expect wider price swings.
TRI is growing revenue faster at 9.8% — sustainability is the question.
RTO generates stronger free cash flow (401M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TRI scores higher overall (61/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 19.9% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "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.
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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