Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR (BBVA)vsHowmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)
BBVA
Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR
$22.28
+1.87%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $123.68B
HWM
Howmet Aerospace Inc
$270.56
-0.73%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $109.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR generates 295% more annual revenue ($32.61B vs $8.25B). BBVA leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 18.3%. HWM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. BBVA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
BBVA
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
HWM
Strong Buy69
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
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 26.3%
Earnings expanding 20.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 20.3x book value
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 : HWM
The strongest argument for HWM centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.3% and operating margin at 26.3%. Revenue growth of 14.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BBVA
The primary concerns for BBVA are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : HWM
The primary concerns for HWM are P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 63.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HWM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
HWM is growing revenue faster at 14.6% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BBVA scores higher overall (71/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 33.1% margins and 11.9% 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.
Howmet Aerospace Inc
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Howmet Aerospace Inc. is an American aerospace company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company manufactures components for jet engines, fasteners and titanium structures for aerospace applications, and forged aluminum wheels for heavy trucks.
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