KeyCorp (KEY)vsMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR (MUFG)
KEY
KeyCorp
$20.87
+0.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $22.21B
MUFG
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR
$23.42
-1.41%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $260.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR generates 98400% more annual revenue ($7.26T vs $7.37B). MUFG leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 27.5%. KEY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.36. MUFG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
KEY
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
MUFG
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 34.7%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 25.3% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 45.6%
Earnings expanding 50.9% YoY
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KEY
The strongest argument for KEY centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.5% and operating margin at 34.7%. Revenue growth of 10.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MUFG
The strongest argument for MUFG centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.5% and operating margin at 45.6%. Revenue growth of 28.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : KEY
The primary concerns for KEY are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : MUFG
The primary concerns for MUFG are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.16 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEY profiles as a mature stock while MUFG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
KEY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
MUFG is growing revenue faster at 28.8% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
KEY scores higher overall (79/100 vs 79/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 10.1% 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.
KeyCorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
KeyBank, the primary subsidiary of KeyCorp, is a regional bank headquartered in Cleveland.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., a banking holding company, offers financial services in Japan, the United States, and Asia / Oceania. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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