Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)vsMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR (MUFG)
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$8.33
+0.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $91.48B
MUFG
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR
$23.89
+2.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $271.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR generates 4952% more annual revenue ($7.26T vs $143.71B). ITUB leads profitability with a 32.6% profit margin vs 27.5%. ITUB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.26. MUFG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
ITUB
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
MUFG
Strong Buy79
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 45.6%
Earnings expanding 50.9% YoY
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : MUFG
The strongest argument for MUFG centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.5% and operating margin at 45.6%. Revenue growth of 28.8% 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 : MUFG
The primary concerns for MUFG are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.16 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MUFG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.32 — expect wider price swings.
MUFG is growing revenue faster at 28.8% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
MUFG scores higher overall (79/100 vs 77/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 28.8% 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.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., a banking holding company, offers financial services in Japan, the United States, and Asia / Oceania. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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