Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsShinhan Financial Group Co Ltd (SHG)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$203.83
-1.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $281.45B
SHG
Shinhan Financial Group Co Ltd
$82.76
+0.57%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $38.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shinhan Financial Group Co Ltd generates 30519% more annual revenue ($20.56T vs $67.15B). RY leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 26.2%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.26. SHG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
RY
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
SHG
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
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%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 44.8%
Generating 1.1T in free cash flow
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 22.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : SHG
The strongest argument for SHG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.2% and operating margin at 44.8%.
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 : SHG
The primary concerns for SHG are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.60 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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.
SHG generates stronger free cash flow (1.1T), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SHG scores higher overall (70/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 26.2% 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.
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.
Shinhan Financial Group Co Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · China
Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. provides financial products and services in South Korea and internationally. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
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