Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsSLR Investment Corp (SLRC)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$194.04
-0.48%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $277.29B
SLRC
SLR Investment Corp
$12.79
-2.74%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $704.85M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 30515% more annual revenue ($65.72B vs $214.65M). SLRC leads profitability with a 41.8% profit margin vs 33.7%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.53. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
RY
Strong Buy70
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 45.3%
Generating 20.8B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.1% revenue growth
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 42 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 69.5%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 33.7% and operating margin at 45.3%. Revenue growth of 16.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SLRC
The strongest argument for SLRC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.8% and operating margin at 69.5%.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.77 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SLRC
The primary concerns for SLRC are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY profiles as a growth stock while SLRC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 16.1% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (20.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (70/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 33.7% margins and 16.1% revenue growth. 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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