Blackstone Group Inc (BX)vsNoah Holdings Ltd (NOAH)
BX
Blackstone Group Inc
$129.46
-3.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $150.12B
NOAH
Noah Holdings Ltd
$8.60
-0.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $595.16M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Blackstone Group Inc generates 449% more annual revenue ($14.40B vs $2.62B). BX leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs 20.4%. NOAH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.75. NOAH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BX
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
NOAH
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 38.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 37.8%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 12.1x book value
3.9% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
1.8% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.4% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 14.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BX
The strongest argument for BX centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.2% and operating margin at 38.0%. PEG of 1.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NOAH
The strongest argument for NOAH centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.4% and operating margin at 37.8%. PEG of 0.75 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BX
The primary concerns for BX are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 1.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : NOAH
The primary concerns for NOAH are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BX profiles as a mature stock while NOAH is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.58 — expect wider price swings.
BX is growing revenue faster at 5.7% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
NOAH scores higher overall (68/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 20.4% 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.
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.
Noah Holdings Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · China
Noah Holdings Limited, is a provider of wealth and asset management services with a focus on investment and asset allocation services for high-net-worth individuals and companies in mainland China, Hong Kong and internationally. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
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