Brookfield Business (BBUC)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $35.13 | Market Cap: $2.5 BilSector: Financials | Industry: Asset Management & Custody Banks
Brookfield Business (BBUC)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $35.13Market Cap: $2.5 BilSector: FinancialsIndustry: Asset Management & Custody Banks
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 40% | Meaningful short interestShort Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 13.02 | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 314% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Renewable Energy Transition, and Sustainable Infrastructure. Themes include Solar Energy Generation, Wind Energy Development, Show more. | Expensive valuation multiplesP/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 26x | |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.9%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -24% | ||
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -49% | ||
| Key risksBBUC key risks include [1] persistent net losses with no clear profit growth drivers, Show more. |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 40% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Renewable Energy Transition, and Sustainable Infrastructure. Themes include Solar Energy Generation, Wind Energy Development, Show more. |
| Meaningful short interestShort Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 13.02 |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 314% |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 26x |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.9%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -24% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -49% |
| Key risksBBUC key risks include [1] persistent net losses with no clear profit growth drivers, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
BBUC Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| BBUC Return | � | � | � | 26% | 5% | 49% | � |
| Peers Return | 23% | 66% | -29% | 44% | 24% | -22% | 98% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| BBUC Win Rate | � | � | 22% | 58% | 50% | 58% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 53% | 70% | 37% | 63% | 60% | 40% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| BBUC Max Drawdown | � | � | � | -24% | -20% | -9% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -35% | -6% | -36% | -5% | -6% | -37% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: CODI, DHR, ROP, KKR, BX.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | BBUC | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -58.3% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 140.0% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 665 days | 464 days |
Compare to VRTS, SLRC, DHIL, GEG, BLKS
In The Past
Brookfield Business's stock fell -58.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/25/2022. A -58.3% loss requires a 140.0% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | WU | Western Union | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 14.1% | 14.1% | -0.4% |
| 11212025 | COIN | Coinbase Global | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| 11142025 | PYPL | PayPal | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -2.4% | -2.4% | -7.5% |
| 11142025 | V | Visa | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 4.6% | 4.6% | -2.7% |
| 11072025 | WD | Walker & Dunlop | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -9.0% | -9.0% | -11.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | WU | Western Union | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 14.1% | 14.1% | -0.4% |
| 11212025 | COIN | Coinbase Global | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| 11142025 | PYPL | PayPal | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -2.4% | -2.4% | -7.5% |
| 11142025 | V | Visa | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 4.6% | 4.6% | -2.7% |
| 11072025 | WD | Walker & Dunlop | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -9.0% | -9.0% | -11.0% |
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Peer Comparisons for Brookfield Business
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 142.67 |
| Mkt Cap | 83.2 |
| Rev LTM | 9,549 |
| Op Inc LTM | 426 |
| FCF LTM | 3,652 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 3,161 |
| CFO LTM | 3,757 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 3,296 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 7.0% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 9.7% |
| Rev Chg Q | 9.4% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 2.2% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 10.8% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 9.1% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.2% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 31.5% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 30.3% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 30.4% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 24.7% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 83.2 |
| P/S | 6.4 |
| P/EBIT | 23.4 |
| P/E | 38.6 |
| P/CFO | 22.0 |
| Total Yield | 3.1% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.6% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 3.3% |
| D/E | 0.3 |
| Net D/E | 0.1 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 6.3% |
| 3M Rtn | -9.7% |
| 6M Rtn | 10.7% |
| 12M Rtn | -12.9% |
| 3Y Rtn | 48.7% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 5.5% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -12.5% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -1.7% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -26.1% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -26.9% |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11062025 | 6-K 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8082025 | 6-K 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5062025 | 6-K 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 4012025 | 20-F 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11132024 | 6-K 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8082024 | 6-K 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5072024 | 6-K 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 3012024 | 20-F 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11072023 | 6-K 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8092023 | 6-K 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5092023 | 6-K 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 3172023 | 20-F 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11072022 | 6-K 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8052022 | 6-K 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5132022 | 6-K 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3302022 | 20-F 12/31/2021 |
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