Citigroup Inc. (C)vsB. Riley Financial Inc (RILY)
C
Citigroup Inc.
$127.97
+0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $223.88B
RILY
B. Riley Financial Inc
$8.59
+13.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $269.26M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Citigroup Inc. generates 8960% more annual revenue ($78.73B vs $869.07M). RILY leads profitability with a 35.4% profit margin vs 20.4%. RILY trades at a lower P/E of 1.0x. C earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 82/100 (A-).
C
Exceptional Buy82
out of 100
Grade: A-
RILY
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 34.1%
Earnings expanding 56.1% YoY
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 75.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 11633.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -3385.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : C
The strongest argument for C centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.4% and operating margin at 34.1%. Revenue growth of 16.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RILY
The strongest argument for RILY centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.4% and operating margin at 15.7%. Revenue growth of 75.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : C
The primary concerns for C are Return on Equity.
Bear Case : RILY
The primary concerns for RILY are Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RILY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
RILY is growing revenue faster at 75.8% — sustainability is the question.
C generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
C scores higher overall (82/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 20.4% margins and 16.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong 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.
Citigroup Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Citigroup Inc. is an American multinational investment bank and financial services corporation headquartered in New York City. The company was formed by the merger of banking giant Citicorp and financial conglomerate Travelers Group in 1998; Travelers was subsequently spun off from the company in 2002. Citigroup owns Citicorp, the holding company for Citibank, as well as several international subsidiaries. Citigroup is incorporated in Delaware.
B. Riley Financial 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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