Brookfield Corp (BN)vsRaymond James Financial Inc. (RJF)
BN
Brookfield Corp
$44.60
+1.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $101.83B
RJF
Raymond James Financial Inc.
$151.45
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $30.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brookfield Corp generates 437% more annual revenue ($79.11B vs $14.72B). RJF leads profitability with a 14.6% profit margin vs 1.7%. RJF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.84. RJF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
BN
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
RJF
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
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%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
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
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 : RJF
The strongest argument for RJF centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 13.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.84 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 89.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 5.72 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : RJF
The primary concerns for RJF are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.85 — expect wider price swings.
RJF is growing revenue faster at 13.1% — sustainability is the question.
RJF generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
RJF scores higher overall (70/100 vs 63/100) and 13.1% revenue growth. 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.
Raymond James Financial Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Raymond James Financial is an American multinational independent investment bank and financial services company providing financial services to individuals, corporations, and municipalities through its subsidiary companies that engage primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to investment banking and asset management.
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