Brookfield Business Partners LP (BBU)vsTalen Energy Corporation (TLN)
BBU
Brookfield Business Partners LP
$32.62
+6.60%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.71B
TLN
Talen Energy Corporation
$328.29
+3.96%
UTILITIES · Cap: $14.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brookfield Business Partners LP generates 946% more annual revenue ($27.46B vs $2.63B). BBU leads profitability with a -0.1% profit margin vs -8.3%. BBU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
BBU
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
TLN
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 80.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 58.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 34.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 2.4% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 4.5%
Currently unprofitable
Trading at 13.7x book value
ROE of -17.7% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -36.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BBU
The strongest argument for BBU centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bull Case : TLN
The strongest argument for TLN centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 58.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BBU
The primary concerns for BBU are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 19.07 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TLN
The primary concerns for TLN are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BBU profiles as a turnaround stock while TLN is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TLN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.61 — expect wider price swings.
TLN is growing revenue faster at 58.0% — sustainability is the question.
BBU generates stronger free cash flow (763M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BBU scores higher overall (52/100 vs 42/100). Both earn "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.
Brookfield Business Partners LP
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Brookfield Business Partners LP (BBU) is a leading global alternative asset manager that focuses on acquiring, operating, and enhancing a diversified portfolio of high-quality, cash-generating businesses. Capitalizing on the robust resources and expertise of its parent company, Brookfield Asset Management, BBU strategically invests in sectors such as industrials, utilities, and consumer products, employing a disciplined approach to operational improvements. With an emphasis on delivering sustainable cash distributions and capital appreciation, BBU is well-equipped to capitalize on growth opportunities, positioning itself to generate superior returns for its investors over the long term.
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