Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR (MUFG)vsCPI Card Group Inc (PMTS)
MUFG
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR
$19.91
+0.40%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $227.34B
PMTS
CPI Card Group Inc
$17.05
-3.73%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $192.91M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR generates 1499203% more annual revenue ($8.51T vs $567.88M). MUFG leads profitability with a 28.5% profit margin vs 2.1%. PMTS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.57. MUFG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
MUFG
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
PMTS
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 39.5%
Generating 8.1T in free cash flow
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
19.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
2.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MUFG
The strongest argument for MUFG centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.5% and operating margin at 39.5%. Revenue growth of 11.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PMTS
The strongest argument for PMTS centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 19.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.57 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MUFG
The primary concerns for MUFG are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.52 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : PMTS
The primary concerns for PMTS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MUFG profiles as a mature stock while PMTS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PMTS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
PMTS is growing revenue faster at 19.8% — sustainability is the question.
MUFG generates stronger free cash flow (8.1T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MUFG scores higher overall (73/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 28.5% margins and 11.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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.
Visit Website →CPI Card Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
CPI Card Group Inc. is dedicated to the design, production, data personalization, packaging and fulfillment of financial payment cards. The company is headquartered in Littleton, Colorado.
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