BRC Group Holdings, Inc. (RILY)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
RILY
BRC Group Holdings, Inc.
$6.60
+0.30%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $282.60M
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$205.90
-0.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $291.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 6199% more annual revenue ($67.15B vs $1.07B). RILY leads profitability with a 38.6% profit margin vs 33.9%. RILY trades at a lower P/E of 0.6x. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
RILY
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
RY
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.4%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -3385.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 90.0%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RILY
The strongest argument for RILY centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.6% and operating margin at 11.8%. Revenue growth of 10.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RY
The strongest argument for RY centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.9% and operating margin at 46.4%.
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.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.88 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RILY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
RILY is growing revenue faster at 10.4% — sustainability is the question.
RILY generates stronger free cash flow (73M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor FINANCIAL CONGLOMERATES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (63/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins. Both earn "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.
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.
Royal Bank of Canada
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Royal Bank of Canada is a globally diversified financial services company. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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