B. Riley Financial Inc (RILY)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
RILY
B. Riley Financial Inc
$8.59
+13.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $269.26M
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$72.08
+2.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $39.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 3913% more annual revenue ($34.88B vs $869.07M). RILY leads profitability with a 35.4% profit margin vs 10.2%. RILY trades at a lower P/E of 1.0x. SLF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
RILY
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
SLF
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Earnings expanding 240.9% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -3385.0% — below average capital efficiency
4.7% revenue growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : RILY
The primary concerns for RILY are Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RILY profiles as a growth stock while SLF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
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.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (5.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SLF scores higher overall (67/100 vs 66/100). Both earn "Strong 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.
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.
Sun Life Financial Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Sun Life Financial Inc., a financial services company, provides insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individuals and corporate clients around the world. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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