Brookfield Corp (BN)vsMain Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)
BN
Brookfield Corp
$38.22
+0.45%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $85.32B
MAIN
Main Street Capital Corporation
$56.22
+0.75%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brookfield Corp generates 13932% more annual revenue ($80.69B vs $575.05M). MAIN leads profitability with a 78.5% profit margin vs 1.8%. BN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.27. BN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BN
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
MAIN
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.7%
Earnings expanding 40.3% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 79 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 87.2%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 3.0% — below average capital efficiency
1.8% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BN
The strongest argument for BN centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. PEG of 1.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MAIN
The strongest argument for MAIN centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 78.5% and operating margin at 87.2%.
Bear Case : BN
The primary concerns for BN are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 70.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 5.69 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MAIN
The primary concerns for MAIN are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.82 — expect wider price swings.
BN is growing revenue faster at 8.5% — sustainability is the question.
MAIN generates stronger free cash flow (-68M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BN scores higher overall (63/100 vs 60/100). Both earn "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.
Main Street Capital Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) is a prominent publicly traded business development company specializing in customized debt and equity financing solutions for lower middle-market businesses across diverse industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and business services. With a strategic focus on long-term value creation, MAIN aims to deliver compelling risk-adjusted returns while supporting the growth of its portfolio companies. Its seasoned investment team utilizes deep industry insights and a disciplined investment approach to cultivate significant income streams and promote sustainable success in the private equity landscape.
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