Blackstone Group Inc (BX)vsGreat Elm Capital Corp (GECC)
BX
Blackstone Group Inc
$128.51
+2.47%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $149.90B
GECC
Great Elm Capital Corp
$5.98
+0.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $83.34M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Blackstone Group Inc generates 35367% more annual revenue ($15.48B vs $43.66M). BX leads profitability with a 22.7% profit margin vs -87.7%. BX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
BX
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
GECC
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 54.4%
Earnings expanding 57.3% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 28.6% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 77.6%
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 11.4x book value
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -30.7% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BX
The strongest argument for BX centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.7% and operating margin at 54.4%. Revenue growth of 28.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : GECC
The strongest argument for GECC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : BX
The primary concerns for BX are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : GECC
The primary concerns for GECC are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BX profiles as a growth stock while GECC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
BX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.56 — expect wider price swings.
BX is growing revenue faster at 28.6% — sustainability is the question.
BX generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BX scores higher overall (75/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 22.7% margins and 28.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Blackstone Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Blackstone Group Inc. is an alternative asset management company specializing in real estate, private equity, hedge fund solutions, credit, secondary funds of funds, public debt and equity strategies and multiple asset classes. The company is headquartered in New York, New York with additional offices across Asia, Europe and North America.
Great Elm Capital Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Great Elm Capital Corporation is a business development company specializing in loans and mezzanines, mid-market investments.
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