Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN)vsMizuho Financial Group Inc. (MFG)
HBAN
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated
$17.40
-0.06%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $35.52B
MFG
Mizuho Financial Group Inc.
$9.58
-1.03%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $116.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. generates 52947% more annual revenue ($4.40T vs $8.30B). MFG leads profitability with a 28.4% profit margin vs 26.6%. MFG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.69. MFG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
HBAN
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
MFG
Strong Buy78
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 40.7%
Revenue surging 33.6% year-over-year
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 32.5%
Earnings expanding 680.0% YoY
Generating 487.7B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 26.5%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 26.6% and operating margin at 40.7%. Revenue growth of 33.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MFG
The strongest argument for MFG centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.4% and operating margin at 32.5%. Revenue growth of 16.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HBAN
The primary concerns for HBAN are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MFG
The primary concerns for MFG are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 5.88 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HBAN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
HBAN is growing revenue faster at 33.6% — sustainability is the question.
MFG generates stronger free cash flow (487.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MFG scores higher overall (78/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 28.4% margins and 16.7% 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.
Mizuho Financial Group Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. engages in banking, trusts, securities and other businesses related to financial services in Japan, America, Europe, Asia / Oceania and internationally. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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