Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
HBAN
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated
$15.69
-2.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $32.08B
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$8.44
-0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $91.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 1466% more annual revenue ($143.71B vs $9.18B). ITUB leads profitability with a 32.6% profit margin vs 26.1%. ITUB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.26. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
HBAN
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
ITUB
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 41.9%
Revenue surging 47.6% year-over-year
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 39.1%
Generating 70.9B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 2.9%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HBAN
The strongest argument for HBAN centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.1% and operating margin at 41.9%. Revenue growth of 47.6% 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 32.6% and operating margin at 39.1%. Revenue growth of 17.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HBAN
The primary concerns for HBAN are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : ITUB
The primary concerns for ITUB are Piotroski F-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.71 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HBAN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
HBAN is growing revenue faster at 47.6% — sustainability is the question.
ITUB generates stronger free cash flow (70.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ITUB scores higher overall (77/100 vs 71/100), backed by strong 32.6% margins and 17.5% 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.
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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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