Capital Bancorp (CBNK)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
CBNK
Capital Bancorp
$29.43
-0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $474.48M
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 60305% more annual revenue ($138.95B vs $230.03M). ITUB leads profitability with a 32.3% profit margin vs 24.8%. CBNK trades at a lower P/E of 8.4x. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
CBNK
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
ITUB
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+80.3%
Fair Value
$159.59
Current Price
$29.43
$130.16 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
Strong operational efficiency at 33.5%
Earnings expanding 102.5% YoY
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
15.5% revenue growth
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
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
2.8% earnings growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CBNK
The strongest argument for CBNK centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.8% and operating margin at 33.5%. Revenue growth of 15.5% 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 : CBNK
The primary concerns for CBNK are Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ITUB
The primary concerns for ITUB are EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CBNK profiles as a growth stock while ITUB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CBNK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
CBNK is growing revenue faster at 15.5% — 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 69/100), backed by strong 32.3% margins and 11.0% revenue growth. CBNK offers better value entry with a 80.3% 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.
Capital Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Capital Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for Capital Bank, NA that offers various banking products and services to businesses, nonprofits and entrepreneurs in the United States. The company is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.
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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