Blackstone Group Inc (BX)vsRaymond James Financial Inc. (RJF)
BX
Blackstone Group Inc
$118.59
+1.50%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $140.45B
RJF
Raymond James Financial Inc.
$151.45
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $30.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Raymond James Financial Inc. generates 2% more annual revenue ($14.72B vs $14.40B). BX leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs 14.6%. RJF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.84. RJF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
BX
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
RJF
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 38.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 11.1x book value
3.9% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BX
The strongest argument for BX centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.2% and operating margin at 38.0%.
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 : BX
The primary concerns for BX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 1.69 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : RJF
The primary concerns for RJF are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BX profiles as a mature stock while RJF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — 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.
Bottom Line
RJF scores higher overall (70/100 vs 61/100) 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.
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.
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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