B. Riley Financial Inc (RILYL)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
RILYL
B. Riley Financial Inc
$14.20
+13.15%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $536.57M
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$82.23
+0.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $249.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 9236% more annual revenue ($81.14B vs $869.07M). RILYL leads profitability with a 35.4% profit margin vs 26.7%. RILYL trades at a lower P/E of 2.0x. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
RILYL
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
WFC
Strong Buy74
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.4%
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -3385.0% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RILYL
The strongest argument for RILYL 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 : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.7% and operating margin at 29.4%. PEG of 1.45 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : RILYL
The primary concerns for RILYL are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RILYL profiles as a growth stock while WFC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
RILYL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
RILYL is growing revenue faster at 75.8% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 26.7% 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.
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.
Visit Website →Wells Fargo & Company
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Wells Fargo & Company is an American multinational financial services company with corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California, operational headquarters in Manhattan, and managerial offices throughout the United States and overseas.
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