Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsVisa Inc. Class A (V)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$202.64
-0.44%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $282.66B
V
Visa Inc. Class A
$420.33
-1.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $773.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 46% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $45.90B). V leads profitability with a 51.2% profit margin vs 33.9%. V appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.87. V earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
RY
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
V
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 65 in profit
Keeps 51 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 63.7%
Earnings expanding 21.9% YoY
Generating 6.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 21.6x book value
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 : V
The strongest argument for V centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 51.2% and operating margin at 63.7%. Revenue growth of 13.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : V
The primary concerns for V are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
V is growing revenue faster at 13.2% — sustainability is the question.
V generates stronger free cash flow (6.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
V scores higher overall (70/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 51.2% margins and 13.2% revenue growth. 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.
Visa Inc. Class A
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Visa Inc. is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in Foster City, California, United States. It facilitates electronic funds transfers throughout the world, most commonly through Visa-branded credit cards, debit cards and prepaid cards. Visa is one of the world's most valuable companies.
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