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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.

Company profile fields for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA)
Profile ItemBBVA
NameBanco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. Sponsored ADR
Country/RegionSpain
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS Industry GroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
GICS Sub-IndustryDiversified Banks
Market Capitalization137.77 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNYSE
Listing DateDecember 15, 1988
Security TypeADR

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

BBVA
GSPC
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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) metric values compared with Banks industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: BBVAIndustry 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

BBVA
GSPC
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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) metric values compared with Banks industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: BBVAIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)33.51%24.34%
Beta (5Y)0.770.72
Max Drawdown (5Y)-39.96%-43.36%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. BBVA is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) metric values compared with Banks industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: BBVAIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.891.08
Sortino Ratio (1Y)1.301.61

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%
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Where Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) stands on ROE within its Banks peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

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%
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Where Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) stands on net margin within its Banks peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

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

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) metric values compared with Banks industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: BBVAIndustry 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.

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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Banks industry-group medians.

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.

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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Banks industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) metric values compared with Banks industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: BBVAIndustry 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

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) metric values compared with Banks industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: BBVAIndustry 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%
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Where Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) stands on dividend yield within its Banks peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

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%
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Where Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) stands on payout ratio within its Banks peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) metric values compared with Banks industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: BBVAIndustry 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
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Where Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) stands on P/E ratio within its Banks peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

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
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Where Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) stands on P/B ratio within its Banks peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) metric values compared with Banks industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: BBVAIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)10.9911.81
P/S Ratio (TTM)----
P/B Ratio (MRQ)2.121.32
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)----