Intercorp Financial Services Inc (IFS)vsItau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)
IFS
Intercorp Financial Services Inc
$54.73
+0.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.03B
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 2349% more annual revenue ($143.71B vs $5.87B). IFS leads profitability with a 35.7% profit margin vs 32.6%. ITUB trades at a lower P/E of 10.0x. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
IFS
Buy59
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
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.7%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 2.7B in free cash flow
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
3.8% revenue growth
2.4% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IFS
The strongest argument for IFS centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.7% and operating margin at 44.7%.
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 : IFS
The primary concerns for IFS are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
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
IFS profiles as a value stock while ITUB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
IFS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.42 — 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 59/100), 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.
Intercorp Financial Services Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Intercorp Financial Services Inc. provides banking, insurance and wealth management services for retail and commercial clients in Peru. The company is headquartered in Lima, Peru.
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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