B. Riley Financial Inc (RILY)vsLendingtree Inc (TREE)
RILY
B. Riley Financial Inc
$7.25
+2.84%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $156.66M
TREE
Lendingtree Inc
$42.50
+0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $591.64M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lendingtree Inc generates 75% more annual revenue ($1.12B vs $639.16M). TREE leads profitability with a 13.5% profit margin vs -119.6%. TREE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
RILY
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
TREE
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RILY.
Margin of Safety
+91.7%
Fair Value
$504.50
Current Price
$42.49
$462.00 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 77 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 22.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -33.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 28.7%
Earnings declined 9.5%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RILY
RILY has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : TREE
The strongest argument for TREE centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 22.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : RILY
The primary concerns for RILY are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TREE
The primary concerns for TREE are Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RILY profiles as a turnaround stock while TREE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TREE carries more volatility with a beta of 2.30 — expect wider price swings.
TREE is growing revenue faster at 22.2% — sustainability is the question.
TREE generates stronger free cash flow (14M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TREE scores higher overall (72/100 vs 30/100) and 22.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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.
Lendingtree Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL CONGLOMERATES · USA
LendingTree, Inc., through its subsidiary, LT Intermediate Company, LLC, operates an online consumer platform in the United States. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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