Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsVirtus Investment Partners, Inc. (VRTS)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$181.68
+0.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $252.56B
VRTS
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
$143.93
+1.47%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $949.76M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 7501% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $834.47M). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 14.0%. VRTS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.56. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
VRTS
Buy56
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 8.4%
Earnings declined 74.1%
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 : VRTS
The strongest argument for VRTS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.56 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : VRTS
The primary concerns for VRTS are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY profiles as a mature stock while VRTS is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
VRTS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 56/100), 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.
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager. The company is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut.
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