BlackRock Inc (BLK)vsState Street Corp (STT)
BLK
BlackRock Inc
$1,161.20
-0.50%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $186.45B
STT
State Street Corp
$169.71
+0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $46.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BlackRock Inc generates 84% more annual revenue ($28.54B vs $15.49B). BLK leads profitability with a 24.2% profit margin vs 23.8%. STT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.67. STT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
BLK
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
STT
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 37.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
19.1% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 25.4% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 34.6%
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 32.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BLK
The strongest argument for BLK centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.2% and operating margin at 37.9%. Revenue growth of 19.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : STT
The strongest argument for STT centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.8% and operating margin at 34.6%. Revenue growth of 13.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BLK
The primary concerns for BLK are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : STT
The primary concerns for STT are Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BLK profiles as a growth stock while STT is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BLK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
BLK is growing revenue faster at 19.1% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
STT scores higher overall (80/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 23.8% margins and 13.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
BlackRock Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
BlackRock, Inc. is an American multinational investment management corporation based in New York City.
State Street Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
State Street Corporation is an American financial services and bank holding company headquartered at One Lincoln Street in Boston with operations worldwide.
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