Community Trust Bancorp Inc (CTBI)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
CTBI
Community Trust Bancorp Inc
$77.84
+0.22%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.41B
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$8.24
-1.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $91.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 49966% more annual revenue ($143.71B vs $287.05M). CTBI leads profitability with a 37.6% profit margin vs 32.6%. CTBI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.03. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
CTBI
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
ITUB
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.1%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CTBI
The strongest argument for CTBI centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.6% and operating margin at 52.1%. Revenue growth of 11.2% 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 32.6% and operating margin at 39.1%. Revenue growth of 17.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CTBI
The primary concerns for CTBI are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
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
CTBI profiles as a mature stock while ITUB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CTBI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.55 — 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 70/100), backed by strong 32.6% margins and 17.5% revenue growth. 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.
Community Trust Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for Community Trust Bank, Inc. providing commercial and personal banking services to small and medium-sized communities. The company is headquartered in Pikeville, Kentucky.
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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