First Bancorp (FBNC)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
FBNC
First Bancorp
$58.47
-0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.42B
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$8.37
+2.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $90.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 35032% more annual revenue ($138.19B vs $393.33M). ITUB leads profitability with a 33.3% profit margin vs 30.8%. ITUB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.35. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
FBNC
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
ITUB
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.5%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 28.5% 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 22 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Revenue declined 2.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FBNC
The strongest argument for FBNC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.8% and operating margin at 50.5%. Revenue growth of 13.9% 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 1.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FBNC
The primary concerns for FBNC are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : ITUB
The primary concerns for ITUB are Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FBNC profiles as a mature stock while ITUB is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
FBNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
FBNC is growing revenue faster at 13.9% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor BANKS - REGIONAL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ITUB scores higher overall (74/100 vs 71/100), 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.
First Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Bancorp is First Bank's banking holding company providing banking products and services for individuals and small and medium-sized businesses primarily in North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina. The company is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
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.
Compare with Other BANKS - REGIONAL Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?