Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM)vsNorthern Trust Corporation (NTRS)
BAM
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.
$47.37
+2.60%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $72.39B
NTRS
Northern Trust Corporation
$171.90
+0.91%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $31.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Northern Trust Corporation generates 63% more annual revenue ($9.33B vs $5.74B). BAM leads profitability with a 48.9% profit margin vs 26.0%. NTRS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. NTRS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 82/100 (A-).
BAM
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
NTRS
Exceptional Buy82
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Keeps 49 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 68.7%
Revenue surging 60.8% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 47.4% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 34.8%
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 48.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 10.1x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BAM
The strongest argument for BAM centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 48.9% and operating margin at 68.7%. Revenue growth of 60.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NTRS
The strongest argument for NTRS centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.0% and operating margin at 34.8%. Revenue growth of 12.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BAM
The primary concerns for BAM are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : NTRS
The primary concerns for NTRS are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BAM profiles as a growth stock while NTRS is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BAM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
BAM is growing revenue faster at 60.8% — sustainability is the question.
BAM generates stronger free cash flow (393M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NTRS scores higher overall (82/100 vs 77/100), backed by strong 26.0% margins and 12.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Brookfield Asset Management is a leading global alternative asset manager and one of the largest investors in real assets.
Visit Website →Northern Trust Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Northern Trust Corporation is a financial services company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois that caters to corporations, institutional investors, and ultra high net worth individuals.
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