Brookfield Corp (BN)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
BN
Brookfield Corp
$37.98
-0.34%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $85.32B
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$203.83
-1.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $281.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brookfield Corp generates 20% more annual revenue ($80.69B vs $67.15B). RY leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 1.8%. BN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.27. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BN
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
RY
Strong Buy66
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.4%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : RY
The strongest argument for RY centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.9% and operating margin at 46.4%.
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 : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.88 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BN profiles as a value stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.82 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 8.9% — sustainability is the question.
BN generates stronger free cash flow (-1.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (66/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins. 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.
Royal Bank of Canada
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Royal Bank of Canada is a globally diversified financial services company. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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