Blackstone Group Inc (BX)vsPayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL)
BX
Blackstone Group Inc
$123.77
+1.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $149.52B
PYPL
PayPal Holdings Inc
$45.37
-1.84%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $40.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PayPal Holdings Inc generates 134% more annual revenue ($33.73B vs $14.40B). BX leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs 15.0%. PYPL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.91. PYPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
BX
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
PYPL
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 38.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.6x book value
3.9% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Earnings declined 6.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BX
The strongest argument for BX centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.2% and operating margin at 38.0%.
Bull Case : PYPL
The strongest argument for PYPL centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.91 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BX
The primary concerns for BX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 1.63 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : PYPL
The primary concerns for PYPL are Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BX profiles as a mature stock while PYPL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — expect wider price swings.
PYPL is growing revenue faster at 7.2% — sustainability is the question.
BX generates stronger free cash flow (958M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PYPL scores higher overall (70/100 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.
Blackstone Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Blackstone Group Inc. is an alternative asset management company specializing in real estate, private equity, hedge fund solutions, credit, secondary funds of funds, public debt and equity strategies and multiple asset classes. The company is headquartered in New York, New York with additional offices across Asia, Europe and North America.
PayPal Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
PayPal Holdings, Inc. is an American company operating an online payments system in the majority of countries that support online money transfers, and serves as an electronic alternative to traditional paper methods like checks and money orders. The company operates as a payment processor for online vendors, auction sites, and many other commercial users, for which it charges a fee.
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