Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR (BBVA)vsBlackRock Inc (BLK)
BBVA
Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR
$22.28
+1.87%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $123.68B
BLK
BlackRock Inc
$1,084.83
+1.60%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $165.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR generates 27% more annual revenue ($32.61B vs $25.64B). BBVA leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 24.4%. BLK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.33. BLK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
BBVA
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
BLK
Strong Buy78
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 54.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 35.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 27.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 45.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BBVA
The strongest argument for BBVA centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.1% and operating margin at 54.9%. Revenue growth of 11.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BLK
The strongest argument for BLK centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.4% and operating margin at 35.6%. Revenue growth of 27.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BBVA
The primary concerns for BBVA are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : BLK
The primary concerns for BLK are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BBVA profiles as a mature stock while BLK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BLK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.46 — expect wider price swings.
BLK is growing revenue faster at 27.0% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BLK scores higher overall (78/100 vs 71/100), backed by strong 24.4% margins and 27.0% 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.
Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, SA provides retail banking, wholesale banking, asset management and private banking services. The company is headquartered in Bilbao, Spain.
BlackRock Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
BlackRock, Inc. is an American multinational investment management corporation based in New York City.
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