East West Bancorp Inc (EWBC)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
EWBC
East West Bancorp Inc
$106.77
+0.93%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $14.56B
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 5052% more annual revenue ($138.95B vs $2.70B). EWBC leads profitability with a 49.1% 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+).
EWBC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
ITUB
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+69.5%
Fair Value
$390.70
Current Price
$106.77
$283.93 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
Keeps 49 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 66.2%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 21.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 21.4% YoY
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.8% earnings growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EWBC
The strongest argument for EWBC centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 49.1% and operating margin at 66.2%. Revenue growth of 21.3% 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 : EWBC
The primary concerns for EWBC are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : ITUB
The primary concerns for ITUB are EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EWBC profiles as a growth stock while ITUB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
EWBC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
EWBC is growing revenue faster at 21.3% — 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 74/100), backed by strong 32.3% margins and 11.0% revenue growth. EWBC offers better value entry with a 69.5% 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.
East West Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
East West Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for East West Bank providing a range of personal and commercial banking services to businesses and individuals in the United States and Greater China. The company is headquartered in Pasadena, 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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