Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM)vsNorthern Trust Corporation (NTRS)
BAM
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.
$47.35
+1.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $74.11B
NTRS
Northern Trust Corporation
$177.65
-1.77%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Northern Trust Corporation generates 65% more annual revenue ($8.36B vs $5.07B). BAM leads profitability with a 49.7% profit margin vs 22.4%. BAM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.21. NTRS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BAM
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
NTRS
Strong Buy76
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
Strong operational efficiency at 31.7%
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 42.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 10.0x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : NTRS
The strongest argument for NTRS centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.4% and operating margin at 31.7%. Revenue growth of 13.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BAM
The primary concerns for BAM are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : NTRS
The primary concerns for NTRS are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BAM profiles as a growth stock while NTRS is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NTRS 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.
BAM generates stronger free cash flow (339M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NTRS scores higher overall (76/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 22.4% margins and 13.9% 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 →Northern Trust Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Northern Trust Corporation is a financial services company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois that caters to corporations, institutional investors, and ultra high net worth individuals.
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