Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR (BBVA)vsCME Group Inc (CME)
BBVA
Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR
$22.28
+1.87%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $123.68B
CME
CME Group Inc
$281.25
-1.95%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $101.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR generates 384% more annual revenue ($32.61B vs $6.74B). CME leads profitability with a 63.3% profit margin vs 33.1%. BBVA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.83. BBVA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
BBVA
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
CME
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Keeps 63 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 69.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 21.3% YoY
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : CME
The strongest argument for CME centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 63.3% and operating margin at 69.8%. Revenue growth of 14.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BBVA
The primary concerns for BBVA are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BBVA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — expect wider price swings.
CME is growing revenue faster at 14.4% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BBVA scores higher overall (71/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 33.1% margins and 11.9% 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.
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.
CME Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
CME Group Inc. (Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade, New York Mercantile Exchange, The Commodity Exchange) is an American global markets company. It is the world's largest financial derivatives exchange, and trades in asset classes that include agricultural products, currencies, energy, interest rates, metals, stock indexes and cryptocurrencies futures.
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