Bridgewater Bancshares Inc (BWB)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
BWB
Bridgewater Bancshares Inc
$17.31
-0.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $471.35M
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$8.21
+1.99%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $86.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 101097% more annual revenue ($138.95B vs $137.30M). BWB leads profitability with a 33.6% profit margin vs 32.3%. ITUB trades at a lower P/E of 10.2x. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BWB
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
ITUB
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.4%
Fair Value
$69.73
Current Price
$17.31
$52.42 discount
Margin of Safety
-10.1%
Fair Value
$8.69
Current Price
$8.21
$0.48 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.5%
Revenue surging 36.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 65.7% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 37.3%
Generating 45.0B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
2.8% earnings growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BWB
The strongest argument for BWB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.6% and operating margin at 48.5%. Revenue growth of 36.8% 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 32.3% and operating margin at 37.3%. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BWB
The primary concerns for BWB are Market Cap.
Bear Case : ITUB
The primary concerns for ITUB are EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BWB profiles as a growth stock while ITUB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BWB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
BWB is growing revenue faster at 36.8% — sustainability is the question.
ITUB generates stronger free cash flow (45.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ITUB scores higher overall (76/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 32.3% margins and 11.0% revenue growth. BWB offers better value entry with a 72.4% margin of safety. 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.
Bridgewater Bancshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. is the banking holding company for Bridgewater Bank providing banking products and services to commercial real estate investors, small business entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals in the United States. The company is headquartered in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota.
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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