Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsSB Financial Group Inc (SBFG)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$205.90
-0.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $291.55B
SBFG
SB Financial Group Inc
$29.14
-1.02%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $187.50M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 99252% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $67.59M). RY leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 24.8%. SBFG trades at a lower P/E of 11.2x. SBFG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
RY
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
SBFG
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.4%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 31.4%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 20.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RY
The strongest argument for RY centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.9% and operating margin at 46.4%.
Bull Case : SBFG
The strongest argument for SBFG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.8% and operating margin at 31.4%.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.88 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SBFG
The primary concerns for SBFG are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 8.9% — sustainability is the question.
SBFG generates stronger free cash flow (6M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (63/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 33.9% 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.
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.
SB Financial Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
SB Financial Group, Inc. offers a range of commercial banking and wealth management services to individual and corporate clients primarily in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. The company is headquartered in Defiance, Ohio.
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