Fulton Financial Corporation (FULT)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
FULT
Fulton Financial Corporation
$20.10
+0.45%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.60B
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 10777% more annual revenue ($138.95B vs $1.28B). ITUB leads profitability with a 32.3% profit margin vs 30.7%. ITUB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.30. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
FULT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
ITUB
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+77.2%
Fair Value
$97.34
Current Price
$20.10
$77.24 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 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 39.3%
Earnings expanding 46.5% 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
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.2% revenue growth
2.8% earnings growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FULT
The strongest argument for FULT centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.7% and operating margin at 39.3%.
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 : FULT
The primary concerns for FULT are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : ITUB
The primary concerns for ITUB are EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FULT profiles as a value stock while ITUB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
FULT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — 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.
Bottom Line
ITUB scores higher overall (76/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 32.3% margins and 11.0% revenue growth. FULT offers better value entry with a 77.2% margin of safety. 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.
Fulton Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Fulton Financial Corporation is a financial holding company that provides banking and financial services to businesses and consumers. The company is headquartered in Lancaster, 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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