Associated Banc-Corp (ASB)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
ASB
Associated Banc-Corp
$30.36
-0.59%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.67B
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$7.39
+1.37%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $78.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 8685% more annual revenue ($143.71B vs $1.64B). ITUB leads profitability with a 32.6% profit margin vs 32.2%. ITUB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.17. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
ASB
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
ITUB
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.8%
Revenue surging 21.6% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 39.1%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.1% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ASB
The strongest argument for ASB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.2% and operating margin at 46.8%. Revenue growth of 21.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ITUB
The strongest argument for ITUB centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.6% and operating margin at 39.1%. Revenue growth of 17.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ASB
The primary concerns for ASB are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : ITUB
The primary concerns for ITUB are Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ASB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
ASB is growing revenue faster at 21.6% — sustainability is the question.
ASB generates stronger free cash flow (320M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BANKS - REGIONAL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ITUB scores higher overall (79/100 vs 71/100), backed by strong 32.6% margins and 17.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Associated Banc-Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Associated Banc-Corp, a bank holding company, offers a variety of banking and non-banking products to individuals and businesses in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota. The company is headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Ita Unibanco Holding SA offers a range of financial products and services in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in So Paulo, Brazil.
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