Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsSLR Investment Corp (SLRC)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$203.30
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $281.45B
SLRC
SLR Investment Corp
$12.00
-2.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $654.66M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 31944% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $209.56M). SLRC leads profitability with a 35.2% profit margin vs 33.9%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.26. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
RY
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
SLRC
Buy53
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%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 70.8%
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
ROE of 7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
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 : SLRC
The strongest argument for SLRC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.2% and operating margin at 70.8%.
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 : SLRC
The primary concerns for SLRC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY profiles as a mature stock while SLRC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
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.
SLRC generates stronger free cash flow (17M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (66/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
SLR Investment Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Solar Capital Ltd. is a business development company specializing in secured debt (unitranche first lien and second lien), subordinated (unsecured) debt, minority equity and income-oriented strategic controlling capital investments in leveraged market companies. half.
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