Blackstone Group Inc (BX)vsState Street Corp (STT)
BX
Blackstone Group Inc
$137.22
+1.87%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $150.12B
STT
State Street Corp
$185.23
+0.85%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $50.93B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
State Street Corp generates 4% more annual revenue ($15.02B vs $14.40B). STT leads profitability with a 23.0% profit margin vs 21.2%. STT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. BX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BX
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
STT
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 38.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.8%
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 12.9x book value
3.9% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 2.8%
Earnings declined 24.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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%. PEG of 1.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : STT
The strongest argument for STT centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.0% and operating margin at 27.8%. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BX
The primary concerns for BX are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 1.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : STT
The primary concerns for STT are Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BX profiles as a mature stock while STT is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.58 — expect wider price swings.
BX is growing revenue faster at 5.7% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BX scores higher overall (63/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 21.2% margins. Both earn "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.
State Street Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
State Street Corporation is an American financial services and bank holding company headquartered at One Lincoln Street in Boston with operations worldwide.
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