Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM)vsCohen & Steers Inc (CNS)
BAM
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.
$46.70
+2.25%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $76.25B
CNS
Cohen & Steers Inc
$73.94
+0.54%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. generates 794% more annual revenue ($5.07B vs $567.29M). BAM leads profitability with a 49.7% profit margin vs 27.5%. BAM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.46. BAM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BAM
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
CNS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Keeps 50 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 64.5%
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 23.8% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 34.4%
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 9.9x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BAM
The strongest argument for BAM centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 49.7% and operating margin at 64.5%. Revenue growth of 23.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CNS
The strongest argument for CNS centers on Operating Margin, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.5% and operating margin at 34.4%.
Bear Case : BAM
The primary concerns for BAM are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : CNS
The primary concerns for CNS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BAM profiles as a growth stock while CNS is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BAM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
BAM is growing revenue faster at 23.8% — sustainability is the question.
BAM generates stronger free cash flow (339M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BAM scores higher overall (68/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 49.7% margins and 23.8% revenue growth. 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 Asset Management Ltd.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Brookfield Asset Management is a leading global alternative asset manager and one of the largest investors in real assets.
Visit Website →Cohen & Steers Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Cohen & Steers, Inc. is a publicly owned asset management portfolio company. The company is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London, United Kingdom; Central, Hong Kong; Tokyo, Japan; and Seattle, Washington.
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