Hbt Financial Inc (HBT)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
HBT
Hbt Financial Inc
$36.52
-0.76%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.32B
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$7.13
-3.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $104.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 53944% more annual revenue ($143.71B vs $265.92M). ITUB leads profitability with a 32.6% profit margin vs 29.2%. ITUB trades at a lower P/E of 12.1x. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
HBT
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
ITUB
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 49.9%
Revenue surging 37.7% year-over-year
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HBT
The strongest argument for HBT centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.2% and operating margin at 49.9%. Revenue growth of 37.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ITUB
The strongest argument for ITUB centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.6% and operating margin at 39.1%. Revenue growth of 17.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HBT
The primary concerns for HBT are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
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
HBT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.49 — expect wider price swings.
HBT is growing revenue faster at 37.7% — 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 65/100), backed by strong 32.6% margins and 17.5% revenue growth. 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.
Hbt Financial Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
HBT Financial, Inc. is the banking holding company for Heartland Bank and Trust Company and State Bank of Lincoln offering commercial, commercial and retail banking products and services to individuals, businesses and municipal entities. The company is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois.
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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