Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)vsProvident Financial Holdings Inc (PROV)
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$8.46
+3.56%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $93.47B
PROV
Provident Financial Holdings Inc
$17.78
+1.02%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $111.38M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 340201% more annual revenue ($138.19B vs $40.61M). ITUB leads profitability with a 33.3% profit margin vs 16.4%. ITUB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.46. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
ITUB
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
PROV
Strong Buy65
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 33.1%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.0%
Earnings expanding 41.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 2.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.8% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 33.3% and operating margin at 33.1%. PEG of 1.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PROV
The strongest argument for PROV centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.4% and operating margin at 29.0%. Revenue growth of 10.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ITUB
The primary concerns for ITUB are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 4.99 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : PROV
The primary concerns for PROV are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ITUB profiles as a declining stock while PROV is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PROV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.32 — expect wider price swings.
PROV is growing revenue faster at 10.3% — sustainability is the question.
PROV generates stronger free cash flow (2M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ITUB scores higher overall (73/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 33.3% margins. 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 Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Provident Financial Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of Provident Savings Bank, FSB providing community banking services to consumers and small and medium-sized businesses in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. The company is headquartered in Riverside, California.
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