HSBC Holdings PLC ADR (HSBC)vsBRC Group Holdings, Inc. (RILY)
HSBC
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
$90.80
+0.27%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $311.14B
RILY
BRC Group Holdings, Inc.
$9.15
-3.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $308.93M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR generates 6001% more annual revenue ($63.77B vs $1.05B). RILY leads profitability with a 50.8% profit margin vs 35.0%. RILY trades at a lower P/E of 0.6x. RILY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
HSBC
Buy63
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
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.7%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
3.3% revenue growth
2.6% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : HSBC
The strongest argument for HSBC centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.0% and operating margin at 50.7%. PEG of 0.90 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : HSBC
The primary concerns for HSBC are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
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
HSBC 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.
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Bottom Line
RILY scores higher overall (64/100 vs 63/100), 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.
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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