FB Financial Corp (FBK)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
FBK
FB Financial Corp
$59.69
+0.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.97B
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$8.46
+3.56%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $93.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 21134% more annual revenue ($138.19B vs $650.78M). ITUB leads profitability with a 33.3% profit margin vs 30.2%. ITUB trades at a lower P/E of 10.6x. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
FBK
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
ITUB
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.5%
Revenue surging 130.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 1783.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 2.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FBK
The strongest argument for FBK centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.2% and operating margin at 45.5%. Revenue growth of 130.2% 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 33.3% and operating margin at 33.1%. PEG of 1.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FBK
The primary concerns for FBK are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
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
FBK profiles as a growth stock while ITUB is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
FBK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
FBK is growing revenue faster at 130.2% — sustainability is the question.
FBK generates stronger free cash flow (29M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FBK scores higher overall (73/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 30.2% margins and 130.2% 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.
FB Financial Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
FB Financial Corporation is a banking holding company for FirstBank offering a pool of commercial and consumer banking companies, professionals and individuals. The company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
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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