First Busey Corp (BUSE)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
BUSE
First Busey Corp
$29.96
-1.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.51B
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$8.44
+3.05%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $91.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 18257% more annual revenue ($143.71B vs $782.88M). ITUB leads profitability with a 32.6% profit margin vs 29.5%. ITUB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.26. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BUSE
Strong Buy68
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
Strong operational efficiency at 47.1%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 32.7% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 0.9%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BUSE
The strongest argument for BUSE centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.5% and operating margin at 47.1%.
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 : BUSE
The primary concerns for BUSE are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
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
BUSE profiles as a declining stock while ITUB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BUSE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
ITUB is growing revenue faster at 17.5% — sustainability is the question.
ITUB generates stronger free cash flow (70.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ITUB scores higher overall (77/100 vs 68/100), 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.
First Busey Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Busey Corporation is the banking holding company for Busey Bank offering retail and commercial banking products and services to individual, corporate, institutional and government clients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois.
Visit Website →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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