JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)vsBRC Group Holdings, Inc. (RILY)
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$350.14
-1.71%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $946.93B
RILY
BRC Group Holdings, Inc.
$6.60
+0.30%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $282.60M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 17378% more annual revenue ($186.33B vs $1.07B). RILY leads profitability with a 38.6% profit margin vs 34.9%. RILY trades at a lower P/E of 0.6x. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
JPM
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
RILY
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
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 50.4%
Revenue surging 30.4% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -3385.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 90.0%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : JPM
The strongest argument for JPM centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.9% and operating margin at 50.4%. Revenue growth of 30.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull 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.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.30 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JPM profiles as a growth stock while RILY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
RILY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
JPM is growing revenue faster at 30.4% — sustainability is the question.
RILY generates stronger free cash flow (73M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JPM scores higher overall (81/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 34.9% margins and 30.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
JPMorgan Chase & Co
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an American multinational investment bank and financial services holding company headquartered in New York City. JPMorgan Chase is incorporated in Delaware. As a Bulge Bracket bank, it is a major provider of various investment banking and financial services. It is one of America's Big Four banks, along with Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo. JPMorgan Chase is considered to be a universal bank and a custodian bank. The J.P. Morgan brand is used by the investment banking, asset management, private banking, private wealth management, and treasury services divisions.
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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