Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)vsLendingClub Corp (LC)
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$8.33
+0.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $91.48B
LC
LendingClub Corp
$19.21
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 10374% more annual revenue ($143.71B vs $1.37B). ITUB leads profitability with a 32.6% profit margin vs 12.8%. ITUB trades at a lower P/E of 10.0x. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
ITUB
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
LC
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 340.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 20.0%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : LC
The strongest argument for LC centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 12.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : LC
The primary concerns for LC are Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ITUB profiles as a growth stock while LC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.97 — expect wider price swings.
ITUB is growing revenue faster at 17.5% — sustainability is the question.
ITUB generates stronger free cash flow (70.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ITUB scores higher overall (77/100 vs 68/100), 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.
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.
LendingClub Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
LendingClub Corporation, is a banking holding company for LendingClub Bank, a National Association that offers a range of financial products and services through a technology-driven platform in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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