Brookfield Corp (BN)vsCelestica Inc. (CLS)
BN
Brookfield Corp
$47.08
+1.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $104.05B
CLS
Celestica Inc.
$375.55
-2.51%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $44.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brookfield Corp generates 463% more annual revenue ($77.66B vs $13.79B). CLS leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs 1.7%. CLS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. CLS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BN
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
CLS
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 80.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.2%
Every $100 of equity generates 52 in profit
Revenue surging 52.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 147.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
3.5% revenue growth
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.7% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
7.0% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 20.6x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BN
The strongest argument for BN centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book. PEG of 1.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CLS
The strongest argument for CLS centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 52.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BN
The primary concerns for BN are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 94.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : CLS
The primary concerns for CLS are Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 46.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BN profiles as a value stock while CLS is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.85 — expect wider price swings.
CLS is growing revenue faster at 52.8% — sustainability is the question.
CLS generates stronger free cash flow (127M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CLS scores higher overall (68/100 vs 61/100) and 52.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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 Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Brookfield Corporation is an alternative asset manager and REIT/Real Estate Investment Manager firm focuses on real estate, renewable power, infrastructure and venture capital and private equity assets. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional offices across Northern America; South America; Europe; Middle East and Asia.
Celestica Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Celestica Inc. provides hardware platforms and supply chain solutions in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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