Brookfield Corp (BN)vsPrincipal Financial Group Inc (PFG)
BN
Brookfield Corp
$41.38
-0.91%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $87.69B
PFG
Principal Financial Group Inc
$110.91
-1.69%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $23.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brookfield Corp generates 385% more annual revenue ($80.69B vs $16.63B). PFG leads profitability with a 11.9% profit margin vs 1.8%. PFG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. PFG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
BN
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
PFG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
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
Earnings expanding 206.3% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 25.4% year-over-year
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
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
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : PFG
The strongest argument for PFG centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 25.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BN
The primary concerns for BN are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 72.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 5.69 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : PFG
The primary concerns for PFG are Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BN profiles as a value stock while PFG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.84 — expect wider price swings.
PFG is growing revenue faster at 25.4% — sustainability is the question.
PFG generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PFG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 63/100) and 25.4% 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.
Principal Financial Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Principal Financial Group is an American global financial investment management and insurance company headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa.
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