Primis Financial Corp (FRST)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
FRST
Primis Financial Corp
$15.69
+0.64%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $389.10M
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$8.11
+0.37%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $90.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 67149% more annual revenue ($143.71B vs $213.71M). ITUB leads profitability with a 32.6% profit margin vs 24.8%. FRST trades at a lower P/E of 7.3x. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
FRST
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
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
Revenue surging 44.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 285.2% YoY
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 25.8%
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
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FRST
The strongest argument for FRST centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.8% and operating margin at 25.8%. Revenue growth of 44.2% 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 : FRST
The primary concerns for FRST are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
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
FRST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
FRST is growing revenue faster at 44.2% — sustainability is the question.
ITUB generates stronger free cash flow (70.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
FRST scores higher overall (77/100 vs 77/100), backed by strong 24.8% margins and 44.2% 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.
Primis Financial Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Primis Financial Corp. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
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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