JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)vsB. Riley Financial Inc (RILY)
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co
$309.25
+1.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $828.64B
RILY
B. Riley Financial Inc
$8.59
+13.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $269.26M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JPMorgan Chase & Co generates 19871% more annual revenue ($173.56B vs $869.07M). RILY leads profitability with a 35.4% profit margin vs 33.9%. RILY trades at a lower P/E of 1.0x. JPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
JPM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
RILY
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.0%
Generating 368.4B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -3385.0% — below average capital efficiency
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 33.9% and operating margin at 43.0%. Revenue growth of 12.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull 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.
Bear Case : JPM
The primary concerns for JPM are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : RILY
The primary concerns for RILY are Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JPM profiles as a mature stock while RILY is a growth 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.
JPM generates stronger free cash flow (368.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JPM scores higher overall (73/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins and 12.7% revenue growth. 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.
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 →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.
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