Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsWestern Asset Diversified Income Fund (WDI)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$194.04
-0.48%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $277.29B
WDI
Western Asset Diversified Income Fund
$13.21
-1.01%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $688.87M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
RY leads profitability with a 33.7% profit margin vs 0.0%. WDI trades at a lower P/E of 9.6x. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
RY
Strong Buy70
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 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.3%
Generating 37.3B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.1% revenue growth
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 33.7% and operating margin at 45.3%. Revenue growth of 16.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 growth stock while WDI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
RY is growing revenue faster at 16.1% — 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 (70/100 vs 29/100), backed by strong 33.7% margins and 16.1% revenue growth. 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 investment fund focused on delivering attractive current income through a diversified portfolio comprising a mix of U.S. and international fixed-income securities, including investment-grade and high-yield bonds. Under the stewardship of Western Asset Management Company, the fund employs disciplined investment strategies and comprehensive risk management to navigate market fluctuations effectively. By strategically positioning its assets, WDI aims to enhance fixed-income allocations for institutional investors while capitalizing on diverse market opportunities to ensure stable and reliable income streams.
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