Brookfield Corp (BN)vsNoah Holdings Ltd (NOAH)
BN
Brookfield Corp
$38.22
+0.45%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $85.32B
NOAH
Noah Holdings Ltd
$8.14
-0.37%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $578.68M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brookfield Corp generates 2990% more annual revenue ($80.69B vs $2.61B). NOAH leads profitability with a 22.5% profit margin vs 1.8%. NOAH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.75. NOAH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BN
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
NOAH
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.7%
Earnings expanding 40.3% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 34.8%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
ROE of 3.0% — below average capital efficiency
1.8% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 1.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BN
The strongest argument for BN centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. PEG of 1.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NOAH
The strongest argument for NOAH centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.5% and operating margin at 34.8%. PEG of 0.75 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BN
The primary concerns for BN are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 70.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 5.69 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : NOAH
The primary concerns for NOAH are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BN profiles as a value stock while NOAH is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.82 — expect wider price swings.
BN is growing revenue faster at 8.5% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor ASSET MANAGEMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NOAH scores higher overall (76/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 22.5% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
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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