Sierra Bancorp (BSRR)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
BSRR
Sierra Bancorp
$40.73
-0.34%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $528.00M
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$8.33
+0.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $91.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 94554% more annual revenue ($143.71B vs $151.83M). ITUB leads profitability with a 32.6% profit margin vs 29.7%. ITUB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.26. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BSRR
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
ITUB
Strong Buy77
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
Strong operational efficiency at 36.1%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 39.1%
Generating 70.9B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 3.2%
Earnings declined 1.3%
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BSRR
The strongest argument for BSRR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.7% and operating margin at 36.1%. PEG of 1.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ITUB
The strongest argument for ITUB centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.6% and operating margin at 39.1%. Revenue growth of 17.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BSRR
The primary concerns for BSRR are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : ITUB
The primary concerns for ITUB are Piotroski F-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.71 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BSRR profiles as a declining stock while ITUB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BSRR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.76 — expect wider price swings.
ITUB is growing revenue faster at 17.5% — sustainability is the question.
ITUB generates stronger free cash flow (70.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ITUB scores higher overall (77/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 32.6% margins and 17.5% 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.
Sierra Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Sierra Bancorp is the bank holding company for Bank of the Sierra that provides retail and business banking services to individuals and businesses in California. The company is headquartered in Porterville, California.
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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