Citizens Financial Services Inc. Common Stock (CZFS)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
CZFS
Citizens Financial Services Inc. Common Stock
$60.66
-1.83%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $288.53M
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 126250% more annual revenue ($138.95B vs $109.97M). CZFS leads profitability with a 33.3% profit margin vs 32.3%. CZFS trades at a lower P/E of 7.9x. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
CZFS
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
ITUB
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+81.8%
Fair Value
$356.62
Current Price
$60.66
$295.96 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
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.9%
Earnings expanding 31.3% YoY
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
2.8% earnings growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CZFS
The strongest argument for CZFS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.3% and operating margin at 46.9%.
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 : CZFS
The primary concerns for CZFS are Market Cap.
Bear Case : ITUB
The primary concerns for ITUB are EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CZFS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.43 — expect wider price swings.
ITUB is growing revenue faster at 11.0% — sustainability is the question.
ITUB generates stronger free cash flow (45.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ITUB scores higher overall (76/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 32.3% margins and 11.0% revenue growth. CZFS offers better value entry with a 81.8% margin of safety. 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.
Citizens Financial Services Inc. Common Stock
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Citizens Financial Services, Inc. is the banking holding company of First Citizens Community Bank that offers a variety of banking products and services for individual, business, government and institutional clients. The company is headquartered in Mansfield, Pennsylvania.
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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