HSBC Holdings PLC ADR (HSBC)vsBRC Group Holdings, Inc. (RILY)
HSBC
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
$86.42
+0.42%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $294.15B
RILY
BRC Group Holdings, Inc.
$4.23
+6.02%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $135.06M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR generates 6226% more annual revenue ($67.44B vs $1.07B). HSBC leads profitability with a 41.2% profit margin vs 38.6%. RILY trades at a lower P/E of 0.3x. HSBC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
HSBC
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
RILY
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 41 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.4%
Earnings expanding 56.2% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -3385.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 90.0%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HSBC
The strongest argument for HSBC centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.2% and operating margin at 50.4%. PEG of 0.80 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : RILY
The strongest argument for RILY centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.6% and operating margin at 11.8%. Revenue growth of 10.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HSBC
The primary concerns for HSBC are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : RILY
The primary concerns for RILY are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 9.31 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RILY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
RILY is growing revenue faster at 10.4% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
HSBC scores higher overall (73/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 41.2% margins. 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.
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
HSBC Holdings plc offers banking and financial products and services globally. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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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