Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)vsNational Bank Holdings Corporation (NBHC)
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$8.19
-2.97%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $91.48B
NBHC
National Bank Holdings Corporation
$40.14
-0.22%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 31676% more annual revenue ($143.71B vs $452.27M). ITUB leads profitability with a 32.6% profit margin vs 21.8%. ITUB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.26. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
ITUB
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
NBHC
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 28.6%
Revenue surging 22.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.1% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 34.1%
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 : NBHC
The strongest argument for NBHC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.8% and operating margin at 28.6%. Revenue growth of 22.1% 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 : NBHC
The primary concerns for NBHC are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NBHC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.76 — expect wider price swings.
NBHC is growing revenue faster at 22.1% — 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 61/100), 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.
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.
National Bank Holdings Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
National Bank Holdings Corporation is the banking holding company for NBH Bank offering various banking products and financial services to commercial, commercial and consumer clients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
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