Capital Bancorp (CBNK)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
CBNK
Capital Bancorp
$32.66
+0.21%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $531.97M
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$7.54
-0.56%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $86.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 59149% more annual revenue ($138.19B vs $233.23M). ITUB leads profitability with a 33.3% profit margin vs 23.7%. ITUB trades at a lower P/E of 9.6x. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
CBNK
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
ITUB
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 26.7%
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 11.0%
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 : CBNK
The strongest argument for CBNK centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.7% and operating margin at 26.7%.
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 : CBNK
The primary concerns for CBNK are Market Cap, EPS 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
CBNK profiles as a mature stock while ITUB is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
CBNK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.55 — expect wider price swings.
CBNK is growing revenue faster at 5.7% — sustainability is the question.
CBNK generates stronger free cash flow (21M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ITUB scores higher overall (74/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 33.3% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
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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