Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (MSBI)vsMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR (MUFG)
MSBI
Midland States Bancorp, Inc.
$33.45
+0.42%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $695.82M
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 2537227% more annual revenue ($7.26T vs $286.15M). MUFG leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 15.0%. MSBI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.41. MUFG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
MSBI
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
MUFG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 35.6%
Earnings expanding 86.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
18.0% revenue growth
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MSBI
The strongest argument for MSBI centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 18.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.41 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : MSBI
The primary concerns for MSBI are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
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
MSBI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — 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 74/100), 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.
Midland States Bancorp, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Midland States Bancorp, Inc. is a financial holding company for Midland States Bank offering various banking products and services to individuals, businesses, municipalities, and other entities. The company is headquartered in Effingham, Illinois.
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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