First United Corporation (FUNC)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
FUNC
First United Corporation
$38.12
-2.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $256.06M
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$7.54
+1.01%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $86.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 156575% more annual revenue ($138.19B vs $88.20M). ITUB leads profitability with a 33.3% profit margin vs 28.8%. FUNC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
FUNC
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 41.0%
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 2.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FUNC
The strongest argument for FUNC centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.8% and operating margin at 41.0%. Revenue growth of 11.2% 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 1.32 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FUNC
The primary concerns for FUNC are Market Cap.
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
FUNC profiles as a mature stock while ITUB is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
FUNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.53 — expect wider price swings.
FUNC is growing revenue faster at 11.2% — sustainability is the question.
FUNC generates stronger free cash flow (13M), providing more financial flexibility.
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 United Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First United Corporation is the banking holding company for First United Bank & Trust providing various retail and commercial banking services to businesses and individuals. The company is headquartered in Oakland, Maryland.
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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