Blackstone Group Inc (BX)vsState Street Corp (STT)
BX
Blackstone Group Inc
$118.18
-1.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $141.65B
STT
State Street Corp
$169.71
+0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $46.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
State Street Corp generates 0% more annual revenue ($15.49B vs $15.47B). STT leads profitability with a 23.8% profit margin vs 23.0%. STT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.67. STT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
BX
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
STT
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.6%
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 32.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 10.7x book value
3.7% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 23.0% and operating margin at 48.9%. PEG of 1.17 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : STT
The strongest argument for STT centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.8% and operating margin at 34.6%. Revenue growth of 13.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BX
The primary concerns for BX are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 1.61 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : STT
The primary concerns for STT are Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BX profiles as a declining stock while STT is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.59 — expect wider price swings.
STT is growing revenue faster at 13.3% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
STT scores higher overall (80/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 23.8% margins and 13.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
State Street Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
State Street Corporation is an American financial services and bank holding company headquartered at One Lincoln Street in Boston with operations worldwide.
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