Citizens & Northern Corp (CZNC)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
CZNC
Citizens & Northern Corp
$25.97
+0.15%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $465.77M
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$8.24
-1.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $91.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 112824% more annual revenue ($143.71B vs $127.27M). ITUB leads profitability with a 32.6% profit margin vs 19.9%. CZNC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.21. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
CZNC
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
ITUB
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 42.2%
Revenue surging 53.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 100.2% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CZNC
The strongest argument for CZNC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.9% and operating margin at 42.2%. Revenue growth of 53.2% 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 : CZNC
The primary concerns for CZNC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-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
CZNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.39 — expect wider price swings.
CZNC is growing revenue faster at 53.2% — sustainability is the question.
ITUB generates stronger free cash flow (70.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ITUB scores higher overall (77/100 vs 75/100), 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.
Citizens & Northern Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Citizens & Northern Corporation is the banking holding company for Citizens & Northern Bank providing a range of banking and mortgage services to individual and corporate clients in northern central Pennsylvania and southern New York. The company is headquartered in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.
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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