B. Riley Financial Inc (RILYL)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
RILYL
B. Riley Financial Inc
$14.20
+13.15%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $536.57M
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). RILYL leads profitability with a 35.4% profit margin vs 33.1%. RILYL trades at a lower P/E of 2.0x. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
RILYL
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RILYL
The strongest argument for RILYL 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 : RILYL
The primary concerns for RILYL are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RILYL profiles as a growth stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
RILYL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
RILYL 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 46/100), backed by strong 33.1% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
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.
Visit Website →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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