Heritage Financial Corporation (HFWA)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
HFWA
Heritage Financial Corporation
$28.21
+0.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.17B
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$7.38
-2.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $78.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 45466% more annual revenue ($143.71B vs $315.40M). ITUB leads profitability with a 32.6% profit margin vs 24.6%. ITUB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.17. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
HFWA
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
ITUB
Strong Buy79
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 31.0%
Revenue surging 31.8% year-over-year
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 39.1%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 16.5%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HFWA
The strongest argument for HFWA centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.6% and operating margin at 31.0%. Revenue growth of 31.8% 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 : HFWA
The primary concerns for HFWA are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : ITUB
The primary concerns for ITUB are Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HFWA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.51 — expect wider price swings.
HFWA is growing revenue faster at 31.8% — sustainability is the question.
HFWA generates stronger free cash flow (28M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ITUB scores higher overall (79/100 vs 66/100), 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.
Heritage Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Heritage Financial Corporation is the banking holding company for Heritage Bank providing various financial services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals in the United States. The company is headquartered in Olympia, Washington.
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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