B. Riley Financial Inc (RILY)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
RILY
B. Riley Financial Inc
$8.59
+13.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $269.26M
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$179.97
+2.71%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $250.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Royal Bank of Canada generates 7198% more annual revenue ($63.42B vs $869.07M). RILY leads profitability with a 35.4% profit margin vs 33.1%. RILY trades at a lower P/E of 1.0x. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
RILY
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
RY
Strong Buy68
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.2%
Generating 37.3B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -3385.0% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : RY
The strongest argument for RY centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.1% and operating margin at 46.2%.
Bear Case : RILY
The primary concerns for RILY are Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RILY profiles as a growth stock while RY is a mature 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.
RY generates stronger free cash flow (37.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 33.1% margins. 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.
Royal Bank of Canada
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Royal Bank of Canada is a globally diversified financial services company. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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