Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc (BLX)vsICICI Bank Limited (IBN)
BLX
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc
$55.18
+0.68%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.09B
IBN
ICICI Bank Limited
$29.74
+0.88%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $107.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ICICI Bank Limited generates 620345% more annual revenue ($2.04T vs $328.36M). BLX leads profitability with a 71.2% profit margin vs 27.5%. IBN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.53. IBN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
BLX
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
IBN
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 71 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 74.4%
Strong operational efficiency at 38.5%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.5% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BLX
The strongest argument for BLX centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 71.2% and operating margin at 74.4%.
Bull Case : IBN
The strongest argument for IBN centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.5% and operating margin at 38.5%. Revenue growth of 11.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BLX
The primary concerns for BLX are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.53 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : IBN
The primary concerns for IBN are Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BLX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — expect wider price swings.
IBN is growing revenue faster at 11.4% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
IBN scores higher overall (71/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 11.4% 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.
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, SA, a multinational bank, is primarily engaged in financing foreign trade in Latin America and the Caribbean. The company is headquartered in Panama City, the Republic of Panama.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
ICICI Bank Limited offers various banking products and financial services in India and internationally. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, India.
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