Freedom Holding Corp (FRHC)vsBRC Group Holdings, Inc. (RILY)
FRHC
Freedom Holding Corp
$148.51
-6.73%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $8.47B
RILY
BRC Group Holdings, Inc.
$9.15
-3.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $308.93M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Freedom Holding Corp generates 56% more annual revenue ($1.63B vs $1.05B). RILY leads profitability with a 50.8% profit margin vs 9.4%. RILY trades at a lower P/E of 0.6x. RILY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
FRHC
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
RILY
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 146.7% year-over-year
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
ROE of 0.2% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 3.1%
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 : FRHC
The strongest argument for FRHC centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 146.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : FRHC
The primary concerns for FRHC are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 55.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.57 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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
FRHC profiles as a hypergrowth 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.
FRHC is growing revenue faster at 146.7% — sustainability is the question.
RILY generates stronger free cash flow (223M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RILY scores higher overall (64/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 50.8% margins and 113.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Freedom Holding Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL CONGLOMERATES · USA
Freedom Holding Corp. The company is headquartered in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Visit Website →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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