Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA (ITUB)vsNorthwest Bancshares Inc (NWBI)
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
$8.24
-1.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $91.48B
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares Inc
$15.49
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA generates 21861% more annual revenue ($143.71B vs $654.41M). ITUB leads profitability with a 32.6% profit margin vs 23.4%. ITUB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.26. ITUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
ITUB
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
NWBI
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 41.6%
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 23.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 38.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : NWBI
The strongest argument for NWBI centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.4% and operating margin at 41.6%. Revenue growth of 23.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : NWBI
The primary concerns for NWBI are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NWBI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.66 — expect wider price swings.
NWBI is growing revenue faster at 23.2% — sustainability is the question.
ITUB generates stronger free cash flow (70.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ITUB scores higher overall (77/100 vs 75/100), 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.
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.
Northwest Bancshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. is a Northwest Bank holding company offering a variety of personal and business banking solutions. The company is headquartered in Warren, Pennsylvania.
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