Brookfield Business Corp (BBUC)vsWaters Corporation (WAT)
BBUC
Brookfield Business Corp
$30.85
-8.21%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.96B
WAT
Waters Corporation
$355.13
+1.32%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $34.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brookfield Business Corp generates 628% more annual revenue ($27.46B vs $3.77B). WAT leads profitability with a 11.9% profit margin vs -0.1%. WAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
BBUC
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
WAT
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+88.8%
Fair Value
$324.96
Current Price
$30.85
$294.11 discount
Margin of Safety
-63.1%
Fair Value
$201.83
Current Price
$355.13
$153.30 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 91.5% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
ROE of 2.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 4.5%
Currently unprofitable
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.3x book value
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BBUC
The strongest argument for BBUC centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : WAT
The strongest argument for WAT centers on Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 91.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BBUC
The primary concerns for BBUC are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : WAT
The primary concerns for WAT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. A P/E of 44.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BBUC profiles as a turnaround stock while WAT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BBUC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
WAT is growing revenue faster at 91.5% — sustainability is the question.
BBUC generates stronger free cash flow (78M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WAT scores higher overall (52/100 vs 43/100) and 91.5% revenue growth. BBUC offers better value entry with a 88.8% margin of safety. 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 Corp
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Brookfield Business Corporation focuses on healthcare, construction and wastewater services in the United States, Europe, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada and Brazil. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
Waters Corporation
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Waters Corporation is a publicly traded Analytical Laboratory instrument and software company headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.
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