Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)vsProvident Financial Services Inc (PFS)
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$8.44
-0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $91.48B
PFS
Provident Financial Services Inc
$22.93
-0.56%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.01B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 15970% more annual revenue ($143.71B vs $894.27M). PFS leads profitability with a 35.0% profit margin vs 32.6%. 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+
PFS
Strong Buy67
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.3%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.8% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
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 : PFS
The strongest argument for PFS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.0% and operating margin at 52.3%.
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 : PFS
The primary concerns for PFS are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.65 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ITUB profiles as a growth stock while PFS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PFS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — 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 67/100), 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.
Provident Financial Services Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Provident Financial Services, Inc. is the banking holding company for Provident Bank offering various banking products and services to individuals, families and businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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