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Brookfield Business Partners LP (BBU) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Brookfield Business Partners LP stock (BBU) is currently trading at $29.78. Brookfield Business Partners LP PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.10. Analyst consensus price target for BBU is $40.71. WallStSmart rates BBU as Underperform.

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BBU

Brookfield Business Partners LP

NYSEINDUSTRIALS
$29.78
$0.18 (-0.60%)
52W$18.51
$37.75
Target$40.71+36.7%

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Smart Analysis

Brookfield Business Partners LP (BBU) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, eps growth. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Brookfield Business Partners LP (BBU) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 9.0/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.1010/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

EPS GrowthGrowth
80.00%10/10

Earnings per share surging 80.00% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
83.27%10/10

83.27% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Price/BookValuation
1.208/10

Trading at 1.20x book value, attractively priced

Market CapQuality
$2.75B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
0.1
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
1.11
Undervalued
BBU Target Price
$40.71
18% Upside

Brookfield Business Partners LP (BBU) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 1.4/10
PEG RatioValuation
N/A0/10

PEG ratio is negative or unavailable

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-4.50%0/10

Revenue declining -4.50%, a shrinking business

Profit MarginProfitability
-0.10%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Return on EquityProfitability
2.37%1/10

Very low returns on shareholder equity

Operating MarginProfitability
16.70%6/10

Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional

Brookfield Business Partners LP (BBU) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 52/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 1.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.10), Price/Book (1.20) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 80.00%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (N/A) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -4.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 2.37%, Operating Margin at 16.70%, Profit Margin at -0.10%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 2.37% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -4.50% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, EPS Growth) and negatives (PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Brookfield Business Partners LP (BBU) · INDUSTRIALSCONGLOMERATES

The Big Picture

Brookfield Business Partners LP is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 27.5B with 450% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -10.0% profit margin.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 237.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 763M in free cash flow and 1.3B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 450% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -10.0% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

What to Watch Next

Debt management: total debt of 43.7B is significantly higher than cash (3.5B). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor CONGLOMERATES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Brookfield Business Partners LP.

Bottom Line

Brookfield Business Partners LP is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Brookfield Business Partners LP(BBU)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

CONGLOMERATES

Country

USA

Brookfield Business Partners LP (BBU) is a leading global alternative asset manager that focuses on acquiring, operating, and enhancing a diversified portfolio of high-quality, cash-generating businesses. Capitalizing on the robust resources and expertise of its parent company, Brookfield Asset Management, BBU strategically invests in sectors such as industrials, utilities, and consumer products, employing a disciplined approach to operational improvements. With an emphasis on delivering sustainable cash distributions and capital appreciation, BBU is well-equipped to capitalize on growth opportunities, positioning itself to generate superior returns for its investors over the long term.

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