Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM)vsNoah Holdings Ltd (NOAH)
BAM
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.
$47.35
+1.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $74.11B
NOAH
Noah Holdings Ltd
$8.60
-0.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $595.16M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. generates 94% more annual revenue ($5.07B vs $2.62B). BAM leads profitability with a 49.7% 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-).
BAM
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
NOAH
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
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
Moderate valuation
Trading at 10.0x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
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 : 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 : 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 : BAM
The primary concerns for BAM are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : NOAH
The primary concerns for NOAH are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BAM profiles as a growth stock while NOAH is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BAM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
BAM is growing revenue faster at 23.8% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor ASSET MANAGEMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BAM scores higher overall (68/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 49.7% margins and 23.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 →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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