Brookfield Corp (BN)vsMain Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)
BN
Brookfield Corp
$44.60
+0.40%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $101.83B
MAIN
Main Street Capital Corporation
$51.81
-0.40%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brookfield Corp generates 13793% more annual revenue ($79.11B vs $569.45M). MAIN leads profitability with a 74.9% profit margin vs 1.7%. BN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.27. BN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BN
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
MAIN
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 158.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.9%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 75 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 87.0%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 2.8% — below average capital efficiency
1.7% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.2% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 58.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BN
The strongest argument for BN centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book. PEG of 1.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MAIN
The strongest argument for MAIN centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 74.9% and operating margin at 87.0%.
Bear Case : BN
The primary concerns for BN are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 89.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 5.72 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MAIN
The primary concerns for MAIN are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.85 — expect wider price swings.
BN is growing revenue faster at 7.9% — sustainability is the question.
MAIN generates stronger free cash flow (46M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BN scores higher overall (63/100 vs 54/100). Both earn "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 Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Brookfield Corporation is an alternative asset manager and REIT/Real Estate Investment Manager firm focuses on real estate, renewable power, infrastructure and venture capital and private equity assets. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional offices across Northern America; South America; Europe; Middle East and Asia.
Main Street Capital Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) is a leading publicly traded business development company that focuses on delivering tailored debt and equity financing solutions to lower middle-market enterprises across various sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, and business services. With a robust investment strategy emphasizing long-term value creation, MAIN seeks to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for its investors while enhancing the growth potential of its portfolio companies. The firm leverages its extensive industry knowledge and disciplined approach to navigate the private equity landscape effectively, demonstrating a strong commitment to providing substantial income streams and fostering sustainable business success.
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