Blackstone vs KKR
Blackstone has the wider moat. So why does KKR win?
The short answer
KKR edges it, 77 to 73, on growth and valuation.
Blackstone wins on moat, but KKR's lead on growth counts for more.
Scores
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Growth
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AI-resilient moats · 80%
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AI-vulnerable moats · 20%
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Shaded cells mark the higher score or stronger moat on each row. Valuation and composite use the live price when it is available, the same as each stock page.
Blackstone or KKR? Common questions
Which is the better stock, Blackstone or KKR?
KKR edges it, 77 to 73, on growth and valuation. Blackstone wins on moat, but KKR's lead on growth counts for more. Our rating: Blackstone Hold, KKR Accumulate.
Does Blackstone or KKR have the wider moat?
Blackstone scores 68 on moat to KKR's 66. Blackstone is rated stronger on brand & pricing power. KKR is rated stronger on talent scarcity.
Which is growing faster, Blackstone or KKR?
KKR scores 79 on growth to Blackstone's 70. We expect Blackstone to grow 10–14% a year, KKR 14–18%.
Is Blackstone or KKR cheaper right now?
KKR scores 80 on valuation to Blackstone's 78. In our base case, KKR has more upside: +29% vs +20%.
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Scores in the answers use the price each valuation was last struck at; the table above updates with the live price. Not investment advice.