Brookfield Corp (BN)vsPrincipal Financial Group Inc (PFG)
BN
Brookfield Corp
$47.08
+1.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $104.05B
PFG
Principal Financial Group Inc
$100.50
+0.47%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $21.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brookfield Corp generates 402% more annual revenue ($77.66B vs $15.46B). PFG leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 1.7%. PFG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. PFG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BN
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
PFG
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 80.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.2%
Earnings expanding 819.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
3.5% revenue growth
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.7% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 4.5%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : PFG
The strongest argument for PFG centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BN
The primary concerns for BN are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 94.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : PFG
The primary concerns for PFG are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BN profiles as a value stock while PFG is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.85 — expect wider price swings.
BN is growing revenue faster at 3.5% — sustainability is the question.
PFG generates stronger free cash flow (153M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PFG scores higher overall (67/100 vs 61/100). 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.
Principal Financial Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Principal Financial Group is an American global financial investment management and insurance company headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa.
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