Banco Santander (Brasil) (BSBR) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Banco Santander (Brasil) (BSBR): 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 Santander (Brasil) (BSBR) 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 | BSBR |
|---|---|
| Name | Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. ADR |
| Country/Region | Brazil |
| GICS Sector | Financials |
| GICS Industry Group | Banks |
| GICS Industry | Banks |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Diversified Banks |
| Market Capitalization | 17.37 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | October 7, 2009 |
| Security Type | ADR |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BSBR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | -14.74% | 30.28% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | -0.78% | 26.57% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 1.26% | 9.43% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BSBR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 38.99% | 24.34% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.49 | 0.72 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -43.92% | -43.36% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BSBR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | -0.49 | 1.08 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | -0.69 | 1.61 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Banco Santander (Brasil) (BSBR) posts ROE of 10.20%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
BSBR
Banks industry group
10.20%
Group distribution
- Max
- 19.84%
- Q3
- 13.67%
- Median
- 11.49%
- BSBR
- 10.20%
- Q1
- 9.50%
- Min
- 3.64%
Largest peers
- JPM
- 18.01%
- RY
- 16.21%
- HSBC
- 14.22%
- WFC
- 12.91%
- BAC
- 10.73%
- BSBR
- 10.20%
- MUFG
- 9.46%
Net Margin (TTM)
Banco Santander (Brasil) (BSBR) keeps 27.53% 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.
BSBR
Banks industry group
27.53%
Group distribution
- Max
- 47.19%
- Q3
- 35.25%
- Median
- 31.21%
- BSBR
- 27.53%
- Q1
- 27.11%
- Min
- 14.93%
Largest peers
- HSBC
- 41.16%
- JPM
- 34.59%
- RY
- 33.87%
- BAC
- 28.06%
- WFC
- 27.64%
- BSBR
- 27.53%
- MUFG
- 27.45%
Operating Margin (TTM)
operating margin is set aside for Banco Santander (Brasil) (BSBR) 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: BSBR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 10.20% | 11.49% |
| ROA (TTM) | 1.01% | 1.24% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 27.53% | 31.21% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Banco Santander (Brasil) (BSBR) grew revenue -3.79%, 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 Santander (Brasil) (BSBR) grew earnings per share -4.61%, in the lower peer quartile. Per-share profits are advancing more slowly than at most peers, so margins, costs, or share count deserve a closer look.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BSBR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -3.79% | 11.23% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 2.64% | 6.33% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -4.61% | 16.14% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -3.82% | 3.15% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
current ratio is set aside for Banco Santander (Brasil) (BSBR) 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 Santander (Brasil) (BSBR) 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: BSBR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -- | -- |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Banco Santander (Brasil) (BSBR) has dividend yield of 5.60%, 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.
BSBR
Banks industry group
5.60%
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.79%
- BSBR
- 5.60%
- Q3
- 3.18%
- Median
- 2.39%
- Q1
- 1.20%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- MUFG
- 406.81%
- BSBR
- 5.60%
- RY
- 3.23%
- BAC
- 2.33%
- WFC
- 2.19%
- JPM
- 1.82%
- HSBC
- 0.86%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Banco Santander (Brasil) (BSBR) has payout ratio of 143.10%, meaning dividends exceeded current-period earnings. The gap would need to be covered by cash, retained earnings, financing, or other sources, so earnings alone do not support the payout.
BSBR
Banks industry group
143.10%
Group distribution
- BSBR
- 143.10%
- Max
- 70.75%
- Q3
- 41.28%
- Median
- 29.26%
- Q1
- 18.98%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- BSBR
- 143.10%
- HSBC
- 53.57%
- RY
- 41.49%
- MUFG
- 34.74%
- BAC
- 27.62%
- WFC
- 26.09%
- JPM
- 25.80%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BSBR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 5.60% | 2.39% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 143.10% | 29.26% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Banco Santander (Brasil) (BSBR) trades at P/E ratio of 14.97, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.
BSBR
Banks industry group
14.97
Group distribution
- Max
- 18.16
- BSBR
- 14.97
- Q3
- 13.75
- Median
- 11.81
- Q1
- 10.64
- Min
- 6.49
Largest peers
- RY
- 17.58
- BSBR
- 14.97
- JPM
- 14.03
- MUFG
- 13.71
- WFC
- 11.84
- BAC
- 11.79
- HSBC
- 11.38
P/S Ratio (TTM)
P/S ratio is not assessed for Banco Santander (Brasil) (BSBR) 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 Santander (Brasil) (BSBR) trades at 0.34 on P/B ratio, below the industry benchmark range. The market is assigning unusually little value to the company’s book equity, which can be attractive only if asset quality and ROE hold up.
BSBR
Banks industry group
0.34
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.28
- Q3
- 1.58
- Median
- 1.32
- Q1
- 1.10
- Min
- 0.59
- BSBR
- 0.34
Largest peers
- HSBC
- 6.87
- RY
- 2.92
- JPM
- 2.53
- MUFG
- 1.64
- WFC
- 1.59
- BAC
- 1.26
- BSBR
- 0.34
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BSBR | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 14.97 | 11.81 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | -- | -- |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 0.34 | 1.32 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | -- | -- |