Brookfield Asset Management Inc (BAM)vsSynchrony Financial (SYF)
BAM
Brookfield Asset Management Inc
$42.87
-1.08%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $70.28B
SYF
Synchrony Financial
$67.63
+0.54%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $24.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Synchrony Financial generates 103% more annual revenue ($9.76B vs $4.82B). BAM leads profitability with a 51.6% profit margin vs 36.4%. BAM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.48. SYF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
BAM
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
SYF
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-400.1%
Fair Value
$10.47
Current Price
$42.87
$32.40 premium
Margin of Safety
+59.2%
Fair Value
$178.92
Current Price
$67.63
$111.29 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 52 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 67.9%
Revenue surging 31.1% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.5%
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 2.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.5x book value
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 20.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BAM
The strongest argument for BAM centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 51.6% and operating margin at 67.9%. Revenue growth of 31.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SYF
The strongest argument for SYF centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.4% and operating margin at 48.5%.
Bear Case : BAM
The primary concerns for BAM are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SYF
The primary concerns for SYF are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BAM profiles as a growth stock while SYF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SYF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
BAM is growing revenue faster at 31.1% — sustainability is the question.
SYF generates stronger free cash flow (2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SYF scores higher overall (71/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 36.4% margins. 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 Inc
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 →Synchrony Financial
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Synchrony Financial is a consumer financial services company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. The company offers consumer financing products, including credit, promotional financing and loyalty programs, installment lending to industries, and FDIC-insured consumer savings products through Synchrony Bank, its wholly owned online bank subsidiary.
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