Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsSony Group Corp (SONY)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$162.50
+0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $225.89B
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$20.54
-0.15%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $122.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sony Group Corp generates 20665% more annual revenue ($13.17T vs $63.42B). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs -1.6%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.41. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
SONY
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+44.3%
Fair Value
$306.13
Current Price
$162.50
$143.63 discount
Margin of Safety
+8.7%
Fair Value
$25.06
Current Price
$20.54
$4.52 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.2%
Generating 37.3B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 898.5B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.5% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Currently unprofitable
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 33.1% and operating margin at 46.2%.
Bull Case : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Free Cash Flow, Market Cap, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY profiles as a mature stock while SONY is a turnaround 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 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
SONY generates stronger free cash flow (898.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 33.1% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Sony Group Corp
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sony Group Corporation designs, develops, produces and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for the consumer, professional and industrial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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