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Brookfield Business Partners LP (BBU)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/29/2025: BBU (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
6 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $36.33
1 Year Target Price $36.33
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 5 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 27.45% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/29/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.13B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 36.33 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 36.33 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 1.38 | 52 Weeks Range 18.54 - 36.72 | Updated Date 10/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 18.54 - 36.72 | Updated Date 10/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.71% | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.14 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -0.02% | Operating Margin (TTM) 14.32% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.93% | Return on Equity (TTM) 6.07% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 10.6 | Enterprise Value 43199038368 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.1 |
Enterprise Value 43199038368 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.1 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.44 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.39 | Shares Outstanding 88828512 | Shares Floating 39797675 |
Shares Outstanding 88828512 | Shares Floating 39797675 | ||
Percent Insiders 5.12 | Percent Institutions 81.88 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Brookfield Business Partners LP
Company Overview
History and Background
Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBU) is the primary private equity arm of Brookfield Asset Management. It was established to own and operate a diverse portfolio of businesses across various industries, focusing on acquiring and improving underperforming or undervalued companies.
Core Business Areas
- Business Services: Provides essential services to businesses and governments, including infrastructure services and industrial operations.
- Construction: Involved in large-scale construction projects, leveraging Brookfield's expertise in infrastructure and real estate.
- Infrastructure Services: Delivers critical infrastructure services like energy transmission and distribution.
- Advanced Energy Storage: The company manufactures batteries for EVs and other applications.
Leadership and Structure
Brookfield Business Partners operates under the Brookfield Asset Management umbrella. Its leadership team consists of seasoned executives with expertise in private equity, operations, and finance. The organizational structure involves a decentralized model with portfolio companies operating independently under Brookfield's strategic guidance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Westinghouse: Westinghouse provides nuclear plant products and services. Competitors include Framatome, Rosatom and CNNC
- Clarios: Clarios is a global leader in advanced energy storage solutions. They provide batteries and energy management systems for various applications. Competitors include Exide Technologies and East Penn Manufacturing.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The private equity industry is characterized by intense competition for deals, fluctuating interest rates, and increasing regulatory scrutiny. Demand for infrastructure services and industrial operations is generally stable.
Positioning
Brookfield Business Partners is positioned as a value investor, focusing on acquiring complex or distressed assets and improving their operational performance. Its competitive advantage lies in its operational expertise and access to capital.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market (TAM) for Westinghouse's and Clarios' products combined is estimated at over $100 billion. BBU's positioning within this TAM is through its portfolio of operationally intensive businesses.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Operational expertise
- Access to capital
- Diversified portfolio
- Global presence
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Complex organizational structure
- High debt levels
- Sensitivity to economic cycles
- Reliance on acquisitions for growth
Opportunities
- Acquisition of distressed assets
- Expansion into new geographies
- Investments in renewable energy
- Infrastructure development projects
Threats
- Economic downturn
- Increased competition
- Regulatory changes
- Fluctuations in interest rates
- Geopolitical risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BX
- KKR
- APO
- TPG
Competitive Landscape
Brookfield Business Partners distinguishes itself through operational improvements. Competitors such as BX, KKR, APO, and TPG are larger in terms of AUM and number of deals.
Major Acquisitions
Origin Energy
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 11400
- Strategic Rationale: Acquisition expands Brookfield's presence in the Australian energy market and supports its renewable energy transition initiatives.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
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Future Projections: Provide projections for Brookfield Business Partners LP's future growth based on analyst estimates.
Recent Initiatives: Highlight recent strategic initiatives undertaken by Brookfield Business Partners LP.
Summary
Brookfield Business Partners L.P. utilizes its operational expertise and access to capital to acquire and improve businesses. The company's diversified portfolio provides some stability, but its high debt levels and reliance on acquisitions represent risks. The firm is positioned to capitalize on opportunities in distressed assets and renewable energy, but faces threats from economic cycles and increased competition. Overall, Brookfield Business Partners is a solid company.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Brookfield Business Partners LP SEC Filings (10K, 10Q)
- MarketWatch
- Yahoo Finance
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual due diligence.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Brookfield Business Partners LP
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2016-06-17 | CEO - | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Conglomerates | Full time employees 72000 | Website https://www.bbu.brookfield.com |
Full time employees 72000 | Website https://www.bbu.brookfield.com | ||
Brookfield Business Partners L.P. is a private equity firm specializing in growth capital, divestitures, and acquisitions. The firm typically invests in business services, infrastructure services, construction, energy, and industrials sector. The firm prefers to invest globally. It prefers to take majority controlling stake in companies. The firm seeks returns of at least 15%-20% on its investments. The firm was founded in 2016 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda. Brookfield Business Partners L.P. operates as a subsidiary of Brookfield Corporation.
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