Houlihan Lokey Inc (HLI)vsInteractive Brokers Group Inc (IBKR)
HLI
Houlihan Lokey Inc
$129.00
+1.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $8.77B
IBKR
Interactive Brokers Group Inc
$87.83
+2.10%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $150.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Interactive Brokers Group Inc generates 171% more annual revenue ($6.83B vs $2.52B). IBKR leads profitability with a 16.5% profit margin vs 16.1%. IBKR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.69. IBKR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
HLI
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
IBKR
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 76.5%
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 22.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 36.9% YoY
Generating 3.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 15.6%
Earnings declined 19.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HLI
The strongest argument for HLI centers on Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.1% and operating margin at 18.0%.
Bull Case : IBKR
The strongest argument for IBKR centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.5% and operating margin at 76.5%. Revenue growth of 22.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HLI
The primary concerns for HLI are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : IBKR
The primary concerns for IBKR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 7.69 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HLI profiles as a declining stock while IBKR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
IBKR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
IBKR is growing revenue faster at 22.3% — sustainability is the question.
IBKR generates stronger free cash flow (3.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IBKR scores higher overall (70/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 16.5% margins and 22.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Houlihan Lokey Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Houlihan Lokey, Inc., an investment banking firm, provides valuation and financial advisory services, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) globally. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Interactive Brokers Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. is a global automated electronic broker. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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