Zacks Investment Research
IFS vs. BX: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
In a comparison of two Financial - Miscellaneous Services sector stocks, Intercorp Financial Services Inc. (IFS) emerges as the more attractive option for value investors compared to Blackstone Inc. (BX). IFS holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) versus BX's #3 (Hold), and significantly outperforms on valuation metrics including a forward P/E of 8.67 vs 18.97, a PEG ratio of 0.69 vs 1.35, and a P/B ratio of 1.56 vs 3.97. IFS received a Value grade of A while BX received a D.
