CrossFirst Bankshares Inc (CFB)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
CFB
CrossFirst Bankshares Inc
$15.99
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $788.64M
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$8.33
+0.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $91.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 57233% more annual revenue ($143.71B vs $250.66M). ITUB leads profitability with a 32.6% profit margin vs 31.3%. ITUB trades at a lower P/E of 10.0x. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
CFB
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
ITUB
Strong Buy77
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 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.6%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 27.4% 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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CFB
The strongest argument for CFB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.3% and operating margin at 48.6%. Revenue growth of 13.9% 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 32.6% and operating margin at 39.1%. Revenue growth of 17.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CFB
The primary concerns for CFB are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
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
CFB profiles as a mature stock while ITUB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CFB carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — 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 66/100), 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.
CrossFirst Bankshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. is the banking holding company for CrossFirst Bank providing various banking and financial services to businesses, business owners, professionals, and their personal networks. The company is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas.
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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