Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsWestern Asset Diversified Income Fund (WDI)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$179.54
-0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $250.25B
WDI
Western Asset Diversified Income Fund
$13.99
+1.08%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $711.72M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 0.0%. WDI trades at a lower P/E of 9.9x. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
WDI
Avoid29
out of 100
Grade: F
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
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
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 : WDI
The strongest argument for WDI centers on P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WDI
The primary concerns for WDI are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY profiles as a mature stock while WDI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
RY is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — 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 29/100), backed by strong 33.1% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Western Asset Diversified Income Fund
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Western Asset Diversified Income Fund (WDI) is a closed-end fund that seeks to deliver a high level of current income through a diversified portfolio of fixed-income securities. Managed by the experienced team at Western Asset Management Company, WDI strategically invests in a spectrum of debt instruments, such as U.S. and international investment-grade bonds and high-yield securities, leveraging disciplined investment strategies and robust risk management practices. This fund not only aims to enhance fixed-income allocations for institutional investors but also seeks to generate reliable income streams, capitalizing on various market opportunities.
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