Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsS&P Global Inc (SPGI)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$162.50
+0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $225.89B
SPGI
S&P Global Inc
$408.48
-0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $124.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 314% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $15.34B). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 29.1%. SPGI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.50. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
SPGI
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
+40.5%
Fair Value
$687.02
Current Price
$408.48
$278.54 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
Strong operational efficiency at 38.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 32.0% YoY
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Grey zone — moderate 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 33.1% and operating margin at 46.2%.
Bull Case : SPGI
The strongest argument for SPGI centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.1% and operating margin at 38.3%.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SPGI
The primary concerns for SPGI are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SPGI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
SPGI is growing revenue faster at 9.0% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 33.1% margins. SPGI offers better value entry with a 40.5% margin of safety. 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.
S&P Global Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
S&P Global Inc. is an American publicly traded corporation headquartered in Manhattan, New York City. Its primary areas of business are financial information and analytics.
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