Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
CATY
Cathay General Bancorp
$49.50
+1.08%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.33B
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$8.21
+1.99%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $86.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 18544% more annual revenue ($138.95B vs $745.26M). CATY leads profitability with a 42.3% profit margin vs 32.3%. ITUB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.30. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
CATY
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
ITUB
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+68.5%
Fair Value
$168.89
Current Price
$49.50
$119.39 discount
Margin of Safety
-10.1%
Fair Value
$8.69
Current Price
$8.21
$0.48 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 42 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 61.8%
19.6% revenue growth
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 37.3%
Generating 45.0B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
2.8% earnings growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CATY
The strongest argument for CATY centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 42.3% and operating margin at 61.8%. Revenue growth of 19.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ITUB
The strongest argument for ITUB centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.3% and operating margin at 37.3%. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CATY
No major red flags identified for CATY, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : ITUB
The primary concerns for ITUB are EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CATY profiles as a growth stock while ITUB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CATY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.84 — expect wider price swings.
CATY is growing revenue faster at 19.6% — sustainability is the question.
ITUB generates stronger free cash flow (45.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ITUB scores higher overall (76/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 32.3% margins and 11.0% revenue growth. CATY offers better value entry with a 68.5% margin of safety. 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.
Cathay General Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Cathay General Bancorp is the holding company of Cathay Bank offering various commercial banking products and services to individuals, professionals, and small and medium-sized businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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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