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    Brookfield (TSX:BN) Puts Kuwait And Korea Deals In Focus As Valuation Questions Linger

    Simply Wall St·07/26/2026 00:32:06
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    Brookfield (TSX:BN) is back in focus after Kuwait Oil Company and a consortium including Brookfield, Blackstone and KKR agreed to a US$16.0 billion pipeline lease and leaseback, alongside a separate proposed multi billion dollar AI infrastructure commitment in Korea.

    See our latest analysis for Brookfield.

    Despite the high profile Kuwait pipeline joint venture and the proposed AI infrastructure funding in Korea, Brookfield’s share price has eased, with the 30 day share price return down 3.75% and the year to date share price return down 8.30%. The 3 year total shareholder return of 95.86% points to much stronger longer term momentum.

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    So is Brookfield’s recent share price slide a signal that investors are rethinking the business behind these Kuwait and Korea deals, or has sentiment simply cooled while the underlying story stays the same, as the valuation section explores next?

    Preferred P/E of 81.7x: Is it justified?

    Brookfield currently trades on a P/E of 81.7x, which is a rich multiple when set against its recent CA$58.77 share price and the broader Canadian capital markets sector.

    The P/E ratio compares the share price with earnings per share and is often used for asset managers and capital markets companies because it links what you pay today to current profitability. For Brookfield, a P/E of 81.7x suggests investors are paying a high price relative to present earnings. This stands out given earnings have declined by 35.1% per year over the past 5 years, even though earnings grew 161.2% over the past year and profit margins have improved from 0.5% to 1.5%.

    Compared with peers, the picture looks stretched. Brookfield’s 81.7x P/E is far above the Canadian Capital Markets industry average of 9.3x and above the peer group average of 40.8x, indicating the stock trades at a premium both to its sector and to similar companies.

    See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

    Result: Price-to-Earnings of 81.7x (OVERVALUED)

    However, Brookfield’s annual revenue decline of 89.9% and a 4.3% drop in 1 year total return highlight that execution and investor confidence could still shift sharply.

    Find out about the key risks to this Brookfield narrative.

    Next Steps

    Given the mixed sentiment around Brookfield, with both flagged risks and potential rewards in play, it makes sense to review the data yourself and move quickly to an informed stance. A good starting point is the 2 key rewards and 3 important warning signs.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.