Brookfield Wealth (BNT) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Brookfield Wealth (BNT): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Insurance peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | BNT |
|---|---|
| Name | Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd. |
| Country/Region | Bermuda |
| GICS Sector | Financials |
| GICS Industry Group | Insurance |
| GICS Industry | Insurance |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Life & Health Insurance |
| Market Capitalization | 11.34 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | June 28, 2021 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BNT | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | -6.19% | 13.21% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 26.23% | 16.41% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 0.99% | 10.37% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BNT | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 28.97% | 28.84% |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.57 | 0.50 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -54.25% | -38.77% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BNT | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | -0.36 | 0.28 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | -0.51 | 0.41 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Brookfield Wealth (BNT) posts ROE of 1.05%, in the lower peer quartile. Shareholders’ equity is not producing as much profit as it does at most peers, so margins, asset turns, or balance-sheet structure deserve a closer look.
BNT
Insurance industry group
1.05%
Group distribution
- Max
- 41.68%
- Q3
- 22.04%
- Median
- 14.81%
- Q1
- 8.79%
- BNT
- 1.05%
- Min
- -10.66%
Largest peers
- PGR
- 33.24%
- TRV
- 27.50%
- MRSH
- 27.24%
- CB
- 14.25%
- MFC
- 12.24%
- AJG
- 7.21%
- BNT
- 1.05%
Net Margin (TTM)
Brookfield Wealth (BNT) keeps 1.06% of revenue as net profit, in the lower peer quartile for net margin. More of each sales dollar is being absorbed by costs, financing, taxes, or other charges than at most peers.
BNT
Insurance industry group
1.06%
Group distribution
- Max
- 29.92%
- Q3
- 17.03%
- Median
- 10.97%
- Q1
- 6.21%
- BNT
- 1.06%
- Min
- -4.68%
Largest peers
- MFC
- 18.97%
- CB
- 18.13%
- TRV
- 17.03%
- MRSH
- 14.20%
- PGR
- 12.67%
- AJG
- 10.78%
- BNT
- 1.06%
Operating Margin (TTM)
operating margin is set aside for Brookfield Wealth (BNT) in Insurance: the operating-income line is not a clean boundary for this business model, so net margin, ROE, FFO, or industry-specific measures may be more useful.
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BNT | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 1.05% | 14.81% |
| ROA (TTM) | 0.44% | 2.72% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 1.06% | 10.97% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Brookfield Wealth (BNT) grew revenue -20.37%, in the lower peer quartile. The top line is expanding more slowly than at most peers, which can reflect softer demand, lost share, or weaker pricing.
EPS Growth
Brookfield Wealth (BNT) grew earnings per share -53.90%, in the lower peer quartile. Per-share profits are advancing more slowly than at most peers, so margins, costs, or share count deserve a closer look.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BNT | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -20.37% | 7.89% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 37.72% | 11.40% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -53.90% | 21.77% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -39.12% | 18.46% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
current ratio is set aside for Brookfield Wealth (BNT) in Insurance: these balance sheets are not best read through a current/non-current split, so regulatory, funding, or liquidity-coverage measures usually matter more.
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
debt-to-equity ratio is set aside for Brookfield Wealth (BNT) in Insurance: leverage is part of the business model itself, so capital adequacy, funding mix, and regulatory measures are usually better risk gauges.
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BNT | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -- | -- |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Brookfield Wealth (BNT) has dividend yield of 0.62%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.
BNT
Insurance industry group
0.62%
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.12%
- Q3
- 2.15%
- Median
- 0.98%
- BNT
- 0.62%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- MFC
- 4.32%
- MRSH
- 1.80%
- TRV
- 1.17%
- CB
- 1.07%
- AJG
- 0.95%
- BNT
- 0.62%
- PGR
- 0.17%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Brookfield Wealth (BNT) has payout ratio of 30.95%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.
BNT
Insurance industry group
30.95%
Group distribution
- Max
- 76.67%
- Q3
- 35.18%
- BNT
- 30.95%
- Median
- 14.74%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- PGR
- 70.03%
- MFC
- 54.30%
- MRSH
- 44.14%
- AJG
- 41.98%
- BNT
- 30.95%
- CB
- 13.95%
- TRV
- 12.36%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BNT | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.62% | 0.98% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 30.95% | 14.74% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Brookfield Wealth (BNT) trades at P/E ratio of 49.19, above the peer range for its industry. The market is paying unusually heavily for TTM earnings relative to comparable companies.
BNT
Insurance industry group
49.19
Group distribution
- BNT
- 49.19
- Max
- 28.37
- Q3
- 18.75
- Median
- 12.23
- Q1
- 9.08
- Min
- 2.32
Largest peers
- BNT
- 49.19
- AJG
- 42.99
- MRSH
- 24.50
- MFC
- 17.23
- CB
- 12.79
- PGR
- 11.47
- TRV
- 10.39
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Brookfield Wealth (BNT) trades at 0.96 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
BNT
Insurance industry group
0.96
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.03
- Q3
- 2.25
- Median
- 1.23
- BNT
- 0.96
- Q1
- 0.85
- Min
- 0.07
Largest peers
- AJG
- 4.58
- MRSH
- 3.42
- CB
- 2.25
- MFC
- 2.11
- TRV
- 1.66
- PGR
- 1.44
- BNT
- 0.96
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Brookfield Wealth (BNT) trades at 0.84 on P/B ratio, in the lower book-value quartile for its industry. Investors are paying less for the balance-sheet equity than they pay for most peers, with returns on that equity still central to the read.
BNT
Insurance industry group
0.84
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.07
- Q3
- 2.79
- Median
- 1.76
- Q1
- 1.23
- BNT
- 0.84
- Min
- 0.30
Largest peers
- MRSH
- 6.64
- PGR
- 3.82
- AJG
- 3.00
- TRV
- 2.79
- MFC
- 2.13
- CB
- 1.91
- BNT
- 0.84
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BNT | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 49.19 | 12.23 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 0.96 | 1.23 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 0.84 | 1.76 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | -- | -- |