Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Banks peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) trades as an ADR rather than ordinary local shares — read it with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.
| Profile Item | BBVA |
|---|---|
| Name | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. Sponsored ADR |
| Country/Region | Spain |
| GICS Sector | Financials |
| GICS Industry Group | Banks |
| GICS Industry | Banks |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Diversified Banks |
| Market Capitalization | 137.77 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | December 15, 1988 |
| Security Type | ADR |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BBVA | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 33.97% | 30.28% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 54.49% | 26.57% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 39.16% | 9.43% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BBVA | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 33.51% | 24.34% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.77 | 0.72 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -39.96% | -43.36% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BBVA | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 0.89 | 1.08 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 1.30 | 1.61 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) posts ROE of 19.84%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.
BBVA
Banks industry group
19.84%
Group distribution
- BBVA
- 19.84%
- Max
- 19.84%
- Q3
- 13.67%
- Median
- 11.49%
- Q1
- 9.50%
- Min
- 3.64%
Largest peers
- BBVA
- 19.84%
- JPM
- 18.01%
- RY
- 16.21%
- HSBC
- 14.22%
- WFC
- 12.91%
- BAC
- 10.73%
- MUFG
- 9.46%
Net Margin (TTM)
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) keeps 32.62% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
BBVA
Banks industry group
32.62%
Group distribution
- Max
- 47.19%
- Q3
- 35.25%
- BBVA
- 32.62%
- Median
- 31.21%
- Q1
- 27.11%
- Min
- 14.93%
Largest peers
- HSBC
- 41.16%
- JPM
- 34.59%
- RY
- 33.87%
- BBVA
- 32.62%
- BAC
- 28.06%
- WFC
- 27.64%
- MUFG
- 27.45%
Operating Margin (TTM)
operating margin is set aside for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) in Banks: the operating-income line is not a clean boundary for this business model, so net margin, ROE, FFO, or industry-specific measures may be more useful.
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BBVA | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 19.84% | 11.49% |
| ROA (TTM) | 1.37% | 1.24% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 32.62% | 31.21% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) grew revenue 0.46%, in the lower peer quartile. The top line is expanding more slowly than at most peers, which can reflect softer demand, lost share, or weaker pricing.
EPS Growth
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) grew earnings per share 4.76%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BBVA | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 0.46% | 11.23% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 11.99% | 6.33% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 4.76% | 16.14% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 21.55% | 3.15% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
current ratio is set aside for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) in Banks: these balance sheets are not best read through a current/non-current split, so regulatory, funding, or liquidity-coverage measures usually matter more.
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
debt-to-equity ratio is set aside for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) in Banks: leverage is part of the business model itself, so capital adequacy, funding mix, and regulatory measures are usually better risk gauges.
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BBVA | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -- | -- |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) has dividend yield of 3.80%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.
BBVA
Banks industry group
3.80%
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.79%
- BBVA
- 3.80%
- Q3
- 3.18%
- Median
- 2.39%
- Q1
- 1.20%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- MUFG
- 406.81%
- BBVA
- 3.80%
- RY
- 3.23%
- BAC
- 2.33%
- WFC
- 2.19%
- JPM
- 1.82%
- HSBC
- 0.86%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) has payout ratio of 47.61%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.
BBVA
Banks industry group
47.61%
Group distribution
- Max
- 70.75%
- BBVA
- 47.61%
- Q3
- 41.28%
- Median
- 29.26%
- Q1
- 18.98%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- HSBC
- 53.57%
- BBVA
- 47.61%
- RY
- 41.49%
- MUFG
- 34.74%
- BAC
- 27.62%
- WFC
- 26.09%
- JPM
- 25.80%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BBVA | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.80% | 2.39% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 47.61% | 29.26% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) trades at P/E ratio of 10.99, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
BBVA
Banks industry group
10.99
Group distribution
- Max
- 18.16
- Q3
- 13.75
- Median
- 11.81
- BBVA
- 10.99
- Q1
- 10.64
- Min
- 6.49
Largest peers
- RY
- 17.58
- JPM
- 14.03
- MUFG
- 13.71
- WFC
- 11.84
- BAC
- 11.79
- HSBC
- 11.38
- BBVA
- 10.99
P/S Ratio (TTM)
P/S ratio is not assessed for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) in Banks: the revenue line is driven by spread economics rather than conventional product or service sales, so book value or earnings usually carry more weight.
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) trades at 2.12 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.
BBVA
Banks industry group
2.12
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.28
- BBVA
- 2.12
- Q3
- 1.58
- Median
- 1.32
- Q1
- 1.10
- Min
- 0.59
Largest peers
- HSBC
- 6.87
- RY
- 2.92
- JPM
- 2.53
- BBVA
- 2.12
- MUFG
- 1.64
- WFC
- 1.59
- BAC
- 1.26
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BBVA | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 10.99 | 11.81 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | -- | -- |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 2.12 | 1.32 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | -- | -- |