Comerica Incorporated (CMA)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
CMA
Comerica Incorporated
$88.67
-4.51%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $11.35B
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$7.37
+1.37%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $78.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 4300% more annual revenue ($143.71B vs $3.27B). ITUB leads profitability with a 32.6% profit margin vs 0.2%. ITUB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.17. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
CMA
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
ITUB
Strong Buy79
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 39.1%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of 0.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CMA
The strongest argument for CMA centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
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 : CMA
The primary concerns for CMA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Thin 0.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : ITUB
The primary concerns for ITUB are Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CMA profiles as a value stock while ITUB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CMA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
ITUB is growing revenue faster at 17.5% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
ITUB scores higher overall (79/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 32.6% margins and 17.5% revenue growth. 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.
Comerica Incorporated
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Comerica Incorporated is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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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