BankUnited Inc (BKU)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
BKU
BankUnited Inc
$47.14
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.56B
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$7.54
+1.01%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $86.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 13263% more annual revenue ($138.19B vs $1.03B). ITUB leads profitability with a 33.3% profit margin vs 26.3%. BKU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.27. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BKU
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
ITUB
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.4%
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.1%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
3.7% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 2.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKU
The strongest argument for BKU centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.3% and operating margin at 32.4%. PEG of 0.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ITUB
The strongest argument for ITUB centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.3% and operating margin at 33.1%. PEG of 1.32 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BKU
The primary concerns for BKU are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : ITUB
The primary concerns for ITUB are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 4.99 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKU profiles as a value stock while ITUB is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BKU carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — expect wider price swings.
BKU is growing revenue faster at 3.7% — sustainability is the question.
BKU generates stronger free cash flow (18M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ITUB scores higher overall (74/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 33.3% margins. 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.
BankUnited Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
BankUnited, Inc. is the banking holding company for BankUnited, a national banking association offering a range of banking services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida.
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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