Ames National Corporation (ATLO)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
ATLO
Ames National Corporation
$33.86
+0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $286.18M
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$7.37
-0.41%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $104.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 188089% more annual revenue ($143.71B vs $76.37M). ATLO leads profitability with a 33.3% profit margin vs 32.6%. ATLO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.03. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
ATLO
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
ITUB
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.4%
Earnings expanding 55.2% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 27.6% year-over-year
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 39.1%
Generating 70.9B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATLO
The strongest argument for ATLO centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.3% and operating margin at 46.4%. Revenue growth of 27.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ITUB
The strongest argument for ITUB centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.6% and operating margin at 39.1%. Revenue growth of 17.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ATLO
The primary concerns for ATLO are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : ITUB
The primary concerns for ITUB are Piotroski F-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.71 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATLO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.30 — expect wider price swings.
ATLO is growing revenue faster at 27.6% — sustainability is the question.
ITUB generates stronger free cash flow (70.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ITUB scores higher overall (77/100 vs 75/100), 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.
Ames National Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Ames National Corporation is a multi-bank holding company offering banking products and services primarily in Adams, Boone, Clarke, Hancock, Polk, Marshall, Ringgold, Story, Taylor and Union counties in central, north-central counties. and south. --Central Iowa. The company is headquartered in Ames, Iowa.
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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