Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc (BLX)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
BLX
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc
$56.21
+0.55%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.08B
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$7.54
+1.01%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $86.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 42671% more annual revenue ($138.19B vs $323.08M). BLX leads profitability with a 71.7% profit margin vs 33.3%. ITUB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.32. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BLX
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
ITUB
Strong Buy74
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 72 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 72.8%
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
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 6.7%
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 2.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Elevated debt levels
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 71.7% and operating margin at 72.8%.
Bull 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 1.32 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BLX
The primary concerns for BLX are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.55 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BLX profiles as a mature stock while ITUB is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BLX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
BLX is growing revenue faster at 7.7% — sustainability is the question.
BLX generates stronger free cash flow (214M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ITUB scores higher overall (74/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 33.3% margins. 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.
Visit Website →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.
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