Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsTFS Financial Corporation (TFSL)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$179.97
+2.71%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $250.25B
TFSL
TFS Financial Corporation
$14.72
-2.39%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 19274% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $327.37M). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 27.7%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.30. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
TFSL
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
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 37.5%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 4.8% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 0.8%
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 : TFSL
The strongest argument for TFSL centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.7% and operating margin at 37.5%. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TFSL
The primary concerns for TFSL are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 46.0x leaves little room for execution misses. 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.
TFSL is growing revenue faster at 11.0% — 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 52/100), backed by strong 33.1% 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.
TFS Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
TFS Financial Corporation, provides retail banking services for consumers in the United States.
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