Royal Bank of Canada (RY)vsWoori Financial Group Inc (WF)
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$205.90
-0.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $291.55B
WF
Woori Financial Group Inc
$78.87
+5.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $18.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Woori Financial Group Inc generates 16076% more annual revenue ($10.86T vs $67.15B). RY leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 29.3%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.35. WF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
RY
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
WF
Strong Buy74
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%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 45.4%
Revenue surging 33.7% year-over-year
Generating 6.4T in free cash flow
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : WF
The strongest argument for WF centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.3% and operating margin at 45.4%. Revenue growth of 33.7% 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 : WF
The primary concerns for WF are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.64 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RY profiles as a mature stock while WF is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
WF is growing revenue faster at 33.7% — sustainability is the question.
WF generates stronger free cash flow (6.4T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WF scores higher overall (74/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 29.3% margins and 33.7% revenue growth. 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.
Woori Financial Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Woori Financial Group Inc. is a commercial bank providing a range of financial services to individual, commercial and institutional clients in Korea. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
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