Ameriprise Financial Inc (AMP)vsBlackstone Group Inc (BX)
AMP
Ameriprise Financial Inc
$489.80
-0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $43.57B
BX
Blackstone Group Inc
$117.06
+0.31%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $127.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ameriprise Financial Inc generates 28% more annual revenue ($19.84B vs $15.48B). BX leads profitability with a 22.7% profit margin vs 19.9%. BX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.09. BX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
AMP
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
BX
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 62 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 30.7%
Generating 2.8B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 54.4%
Earnings expanding 57.3% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 28.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 10.4x book value
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMP
The strongest argument for AMP centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.9% and operating margin at 30.7%. Revenue growth of 11.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BX
The strongest argument for BX centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.7% and operating margin at 54.4%. Revenue growth of 28.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AMP
The primary concerns for AMP are Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BX
The primary concerns for BX are Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.61 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMP profiles as a mature stock while BX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.59 — expect wider price swings.
BX is growing revenue faster at 28.6% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor ASSET MANAGEMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BX scores higher overall (75/100 vs 72/100), backed by strong 22.7% margins and 28.6% 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.
Ameriprise Financial Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. is a diversified financial services company and bank holding company incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It provides financial planning products and services, including wealth management, asset management, insurance, annuities, and estate planning.
Blackstone Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Blackstone Group Inc. is an alternative asset management company specializing in real estate, private equity, hedge fund solutions, credit, secondary funds of funds, public debt and equity strategies and multiple asset classes. The company is headquartered in New York, New York with additional offices across Asia, Europe and North America.
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