Banco Macro SA B ADR (BMA)vsICICI Bank Limited (IBN)
BMA
Banco Macro SA B ADR
$84.94
-2.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.31B
IBN
ICICI Bank Limited
$25.95
+1.20%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $90.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Banco Macro SA B ADR generates 87% more annual revenue ($4.06T vs $2.17T). IBN leads profitability with a 24.9% profit margin vs 7.1%. BMA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.47. IBN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
BMA
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
IBN
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 594.0B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.1%
Strong operational efficiency at 33.3%
Revenue surging 66.9% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 3.3%
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BMA
The strongest argument for BMA centers on PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.47 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : IBN
The strongest argument for IBN centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.9% and operating margin at 33.3%. Revenue growth of 66.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BMA
The primary concerns for BMA are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : IBN
The primary concerns for IBN are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BMA profiles as a value stock while IBN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BMA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.50 — expect wider price swings.
IBN is growing revenue faster at 66.9% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor BANKS - REGIONAL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
IBN scores higher overall (81/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 24.9% margins and 66.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "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.
Banco Macro SA B ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Banco Macro SA offers various banking products and services to retail and corporate clients in Argentina. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
ICICI Bank Limited
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
ICICI Bank Limited offers various banking products and financial services in India and internationally. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, India.
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