Itaú Unibanco Competitors

Itaú Unibanco (NYSE:ITUB) and The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, profitability, dividends, risk and institutional ownership.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Itaú Unibanco and The Bank of Nova Scotia's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Itaú Unibanco has higher revenue and earnings than The Bank of Nova Scotia. Itaú Unibanco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Bank of Nova Scotia, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk and Volatility

Itaú Unibanco has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its share price is 6% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Bank of Nova Scotia has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its share price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

4.5% of Itaú Unibanco shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.9% of The Bank of Nova Scotia shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Itaú Unibanco pays an annual dividend of $0.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. The Bank of Nova Scotia pays an annual dividend of $2.83 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Itaú Unibanco pays out 4.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Bank of Nova Scotia pays out 70.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. The Bank of Nova Scotia has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. The Bank of Nova Scotia is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Itaú Unibanco and The Bank of Nova Scotia's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Itaú Unibanco and The Bank of Nova Scotia, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

The Bank of Nova Scotia has a consensus price target of $75.6040, suggesting a potential upside of 21.02%. Given The Bank of Nova Scotia's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe The Bank of Nova Scotia is more favorable than Itaú Unibanco.

Summary

The Bank of Nova Scotia beats Itaú Unibanco on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Itaú Unibanco (NYSE:ITUB) and The Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE:BK) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Itaú Unibanco and The Bank of New York Mellon's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Itaú Unibanco has higher revenue and earnings than The Bank of New York Mellon. Itaú Unibanco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Bank of New York Mellon, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility & Risk

Itaú Unibanco has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its share price is 6% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Bank of New York Mellon has a beta of 1.07, meaning that its share price is 7% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

4.5% of Itaú Unibanco shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.3% of The Bank of New York Mellon shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of The Bank of New York Mellon shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

Itaú Unibanco pays an annual dividend of $0.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. The Bank of New York Mellon pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Itaú Unibanco pays out 4.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Bank of New York Mellon pays out 30.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. The Bank of New York Mellon has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. The Bank of New York Mellon is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Itaú Unibanco and The Bank of New York Mellon's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Itaú Unibanco and The Bank of New York Mellon, as reported by MarketBeat.

The Bank of New York Mellon has a consensus target price of $49.40, suggesting a potential upside of 0.63%. Given The Bank of New York Mellon's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe The Bank of New York Mellon is more favorable than Itaú Unibanco.

Summary

The Bank of New York Mellon beats Itaú Unibanco on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Itaú Unibanco (NYSE:ITUB) and Banco Bradesco (NYSE:BBD) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares Itaú Unibanco and Banco Bradesco's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Itaú Unibanco has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its share price is 6% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Banco Bradesco has a beta of 1.05, meaning that its share price is 5% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Itaú Unibanco and Banco Bradesco, as reported by MarketBeat.

Dividends

Itaú Unibanco pays an annual dividend of $0.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Banco Bradesco pays an annual dividend of $0.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Itaú Unibanco pays out 4.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Banco Bradesco pays out 4.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Itaú Unibanco and Banco Bradesco's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Itaú Unibanco has higher revenue and earnings than Banco Bradesco. Banco Bradesco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Itaú Unibanco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

4.5% of Itaú Unibanco shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.1% of Banco Bradesco shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Banco Bradesco beats Itaú Unibanco on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

Banco Bradesco (NYSE:BBDO) and Itaú Unibanco (NYSE:ITUB) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, dividends and institutional ownership.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Banco Bradesco and Itaú Unibanco's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Itaú Unibanco has higher revenue and earnings than Banco Bradesco.

Profitability

This table compares Banco Bradesco and Itaú Unibanco's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

Banco Bradesco has a beta of 1.31, suggesting that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Itaú Unibanco has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

4.5% of Itaú Unibanco shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Banco Bradesco pays an annual dividend of $0.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Itaú Unibanco pays an annual dividend of $0.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Itaú Unibanco pays out 4.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations for Banco Bradesco and Itaú Unibanco, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Summary

Banco Bradesco beats Itaú Unibanco on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

Itaú Unibanco (NYSE:ITUB) and State Street (NYSE:STT) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability and valuation.

Dividends

Itaú Unibanco pays an annual dividend of $0.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. State Street pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Itaú Unibanco pays out 4.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. State Street pays out 33.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. State Street has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. State Street is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Itaú Unibanco and State Street's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Itaú Unibanco has higher revenue and earnings than State Street. Itaú Unibanco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than State Street, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility and Risk

Itaú Unibanco has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, State Street has a beta of 1.6, meaning that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Itaú Unibanco and State Street's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

4.5% of Itaú Unibanco shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.8% of State Street shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of State Street shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Itaú Unibanco and State Street, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

State Street has a consensus price target of $82.6429, suggesting a potential downside of 4.93%. Given State Street's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe State Street is more favorable than Itaú Unibanco.

Summary

State Street beats Itaú Unibanco on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Itaú Unibanco (NYSE:ITUB) and Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Itaú Unibanco and Fifth Third Bancorp, as provided by MarketBeat.

Fifth Third Bancorp has a consensus target price of $34.4605, suggesting a potential downside of 11.30%. Given Fifth Third Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Fifth Third Bancorp is more favorable than Itaú Unibanco.

Dividends

Itaú Unibanco pays an annual dividend of $0.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Fifth Third Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Itaú Unibanco pays out 4.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fifth Third Bancorp pays out 39.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Fifth Third Bancorp has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Fifth Third Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Risk & Volatility

Itaú Unibanco has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its share price is 6% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Fifth Third Bancorp has a beta of 1.63, suggesting that its share price is 63% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Itaú Unibanco and Fifth Third Bancorp's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

4.5% of Itaú Unibanco shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.2% of Fifth Third Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Fifth Third Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Itaú Unibanco and Fifth Third Bancorp's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Itaú Unibanco has higher revenue and earnings than Fifth Third Bancorp. Itaú Unibanco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fifth Third Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp beats Itaú Unibanco on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.