Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsBRC Group Holdings, Inc. (RILY)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
RILY
BRC Group Holdings, Inc.
$9.15
-3.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $308.93M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 35815% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $1.05B). RILY leads profitability with a 50.8% profit margin vs 19.3%. RILY trades at a lower P/E of 0.6x. RILY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
RILY
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 51 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.2%
Revenue surging 113.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 11633.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -3385.0% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : RILY
The strongest argument for RILY centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 50.8% and operating margin at 40.2%. Revenue growth of 113.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RILY
The primary concerns for RILY are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 17.37 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while RILY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RILY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
RILY is growing revenue faster at 113.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RILY scores higher overall (64/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 50.8% margins and 113.4% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The company wholly owns GEICO, Duracell, Dairy Queen, BNSF, Lubrizol, Fruit of the Loom, Helzberg Diamonds, Long & Foster, FlightSafety International, Pampered Chef, Forest River, and NetJets, and also owns 38.6% of Pilot Flying J; and significant minority holdings in public companies Kraft Heinz Company (26.7%), American Express (18.8%), The Coca-Cola Company (9.32%), Bank of America (11.9%), and Apple (6.3%).
Visit Website →BRC Group Holdings, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL CONGLOMERATES · USA
B. Riley Financial, Inc. provides collaborative financial services and solutions in North America, Australia and Europe. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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