C&F Financial Corporation (CFFI)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
CFFI
C&F Financial Corporation
$74.90
+2.90%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $236.88M
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$7.54
+1.01%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $86.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 104296% more annual revenue ($138.19B vs $132.37M). ITUB leads profitability with a 33.3% profit margin vs 21.3%. CFFI trades at a lower P/E of 8.4x. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
CFFI
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
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 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 25.6%
Earnings expanding 25.2% YoY
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
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 2.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CFFI
The strongest argument for CFFI centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.3% and operating margin at 25.6%. Revenue growth of 10.4% 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 33.3% and operating margin at 33.1%. PEG of 1.32 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CFFI
The primary concerns for CFFI are Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
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
CFFI profiles as a mature stock while ITUB is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
CFFI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.35 — expect wider price swings.
CFFI is growing revenue faster at 10.4% — sustainability is the question.
CFFI generates stronger free cash flow (-8M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ITUB scores higher overall (74/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 33.3% margins. 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.
C&F Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
C&F Financial Corporation is the banking holding company for Citizens and Farmers Bank that provides banking services to individuals and businesses. The company is headquartered in Toano, Virginia.
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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