Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)vsBanco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR (BBVA)
AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
$369.34
-1.24%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $293.11B
BBVA
Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR
$21.35
-0.42%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $116.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR generates 12% more annual revenue ($31.65B vs $28.21B). BBVA leads profitability with a 33.2% profit margin vs 27.8%. AMAT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.70. BBVA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
AMAT
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
BBVA
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+19.1%
Fair Value
$456.30
Current Price
$369.34
$86.96 discount
Margin of Safety
+22.8%
Fair Value
$31.19
Current Price
$21.35
$9.84 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Earnings expanding 75.2% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 29.9%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 3.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 13.5x book value
Revenue declined 2.1%
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.3% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMAT
The strongest argument for AMAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.8% and operating margin at 29.9%.
Bull Case : BBVA
The strongest argument for BBVA centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.2% and operating margin at 50.9%.
Bear Case : AMAT
The primary concerns for AMAT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : BBVA
The primary concerns for BBVA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMAT profiles as a declining stock while BBVA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — expect wider price swings.
BBVA is growing revenue faster at 0.3% — sustainability is the question.
BBVA generates stronger free cash flow (3.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BBVA scores higher overall (65/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 33.2% margins. AMAT offers better value entry with a 19.1% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
Applied Materials Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Applied Materials, Inc. is an American corporation that supplies equipment, services and software for the manufacture of semiconductor (integrated circuit) chips for electronics, flat panel displays for computers, smartphones and televisions, and solar products. The company also supplies equipment to produce coatings for flexible electronics, packaging and other applications. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, in Silicon Valley.
Visit Website →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.
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