Brookfield (BN)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $44.49 | Market Cap: $149.8 BilSector: Financials | Industry: Asset Management & Custody Banks
Brookfield (BN)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $44.49Market Cap: $149.8 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
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%, CFO LTM is 9.9 Bil | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 156% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 34% | Expensive valuation multiplesP/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 150x |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Renewable Energy Transition, Sustainable Infrastructure, and Digital & Alternative Assets. Themes include Solar Energy Generation, Show more. | Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -18%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.8%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -8.3% |
| Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.8% | |
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 113% | |
| 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 -3.4% | |
| Key risksBN key risks include [1] high leverage and significant exposure to downturns in the real estate market, Show more. |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%, CFO LTM is 9.9 Bil |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 34% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Renewable Energy Transition, Sustainable Infrastructure, and Digital & Alternative Assets. Themes include Solar Energy Generation, Show more. |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 156% |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 150x |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -18%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.8%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -8.3% |
| Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.8% |
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 113% |
| 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 -3.4% |
| Key risksBN key risks include [1] high leverage and significant exposure to downturns in the real estate market, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
BN Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
Here are five key points contributing to Brookfield's (BN) stock movement between August 31, 2025, and December 18, 2025:
1. Strong Financial Performance in Q2 and Q3 2025.
Brookfield reported robust financial results for both the second and third quarters of 2025. In Q2 2025, distributable earnings before realizations increased by 13% year-over-year, supported by strong monetization activity totaling over $55 billion year-to-date and a significant increase in deployable capital to $177 billion. The third-quarter results further demonstrated strength, with distributable earnings before realizations growing by 6% and fee-related earnings reaching a record $754 million, a 17% increase from the prior year. The company also reported strong fundraising momentum with $30 billion in inflows during Q3, the highest in three years.
2. Completion of Three-for-Two Stock Split.
On October 9, 2025, Brookfield Corporation completed a three-for-two stock split. This action typically increases the number of outstanding shares and lowers the per-share price, which can enhance liquidity and make the stock more accessible and appealing to a broader range of investors, potentially stimulating demand.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| BN Return | 8% | 49% | -35% | 29% | 44% | 18% | 129% |
| Peers Return | � | � | � | � | � | � | � |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| BN Win Rate | 50% | 75% | 33% | 42% | 58% | 67% | |
| Peers Win Rate | � | � | � | � | � | � | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| BN Max Drawdown | -43% | -7% | -37% | -9% | -5% | -22% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | � | � | � | � | � | � | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: VRTS, SLRC, DHIL, GEG, BLKS.
[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 | BN | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -43.1% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 75.9% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 549 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -51.6% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 106.4% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 359 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -18.4% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 22.5% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 65 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -73.4% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 275.9% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1864 days | 1480 days |
Compare to VRTS, SLRC, DHIL, GEG, BLKS
In The Past
Brookfield's stock fell -43.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 10/28/2021. A -43.1% loss requires a 75.9% gain to breakeven.
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Latest Trefis Analyses
| Title | Topic | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DASHBOARDS | |||
| Can Brookfield Stock Recover If Markets Fall? | Return | ||
| BN Dip Buy Analysis | |||
| Brookfield (BN) Valuation Ratios Comparison | Financials | ||
| Brookfield Total Shareholder Return (TSR): 44.6% in 2024 and 7.5% 3-yr compounded annual returns (above peer average) | |||
| Why You Shouldn Not Be Buying Brookfield Stock | Buy or Fear | ||
| Brookfield (BN) Operating Cash Flow Comparison | Financials | ||
| Brookfield (BN) Net Income Comparison | Financials | ||
| Brookfield (BN) Operating Income Comparison | Financials | ||
| Brookfield (BN) Revenue Comparison | Financials | ||
| Fundamental Metrics: ... | |||
| ARTICLES | |||
| Large Cap Stocks Trading At 52-Week High | September 16th, 2025 |
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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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 44.52 |
| Mkt Cap | 0.8 |
| Rev LTM | 152 |
| Op Inc LTM | 111 |
| FCF LTM | 1 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 16 |
| CFO LTM | 77 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 132 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | -1.2% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | -2.1% |
| Rev Chg Q | -2.0% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | -0.6% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 22.3% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 19.1% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.2% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 8.9% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 11.7% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 2.6% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 11.0% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 0.8 |
| P/S | 2.5 |
| P/EBIT | 7.6 |
| P/E | 9.4 |
| P/CFO | 15.2 |
| Total Yield | 15.6% |
| Dividend Yield | 4.3% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 2.9% |
| D/E | 1.4 |
| Net D/E | 0.9 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 6.0% |
| 3M Rtn | -3.6% |
| 6M Rtn | 5.8% |
| 12M Rtn | 13.8% |
| 3Y Rtn | 22.9% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 5.3% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -6.8% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -6.6% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 3.6% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -44.2% |
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Equity | 55,739 | 57,540 | 46,452 | 37,161 | 43,099 |
| Infrastructure | 18,240 | 14,664 | 11,941 | 9,294 | 7,091 |
| Asset Management | 15,039 | 13,244 | 306 | 246 | 271 |
| Real Estate | 6,204 | 6,489 | 12,283 | 8,851 | 10,442 |
| Renewable Power and Transition | 5,310 | 5,198 | 4,580 | 4,085 | 3,959 |
| Corporate Activities | 341 | 125 | 169 | 872 | 508 |
| Inter-segment and other revenues | -4,949 | -4,491 | |||
| Residential Development | 2,243 | 2,456 | |||
| Total | 95,924 | 92,769 | 75,731 | 62,752 | 67,826 |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11172025 | 6-K 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8122025 | 6-K 6/30/2025 |
| 12312024 | 3242025 | 40-F 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11142024 | 6-K 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8122024 | 6-K 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5142024 | 6-K 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 3192024 | 40-F 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11142023 | 6-K 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8142023 | 6-K 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5162023 | 6-K 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 3242023 | 40-F 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11142022 | 6-K 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8152022 | 6-K 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5162022 | 6-K 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3312022 | 40-F 12/31/2021 |
| 9302021 | 11152021 | 6-K 9/30/2021 |
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