Primis Financial Corp (FRST)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
FRST
Primis Financial Corp
$16.65
-3.43%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $382.73M
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$8.21
-0.30%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $90.71B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 69557% more annual revenue ($138.19B vs $198.38M). ITUB leads profitability with a 33.3% profit margin vs 23.3%. FRST trades at a lower P/E of 8.3x. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
FRST
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
ITUB
Strong Buy74
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
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 25.1%
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 22.7%
Earnings declined 67.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 2.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FRST
The strongest argument for FRST centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.3% and operating margin at 25.1%.
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 1.44 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FRST
The primary concerns for FRST are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
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
FRST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.74 — expect wider price swings.
ITUB is growing revenue faster at -2.1% — sustainability is the question.
FRST generates stronger free cash flow (-55M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ITUB scores higher overall (74/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 33.3% margins. 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.
Primis Financial Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Primis Financial Corp. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
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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