Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares (ARM)vsBanco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR (BBVA)
ARM
Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares
$157.07
+16.38%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $143.33B
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 578% more annual revenue ($31.65B vs $4.67B). BBVA leads profitability with a 33.2% profit margin vs 17.2%. BBVA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.78. BBVA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
ARM
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
BBVA
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-2323.2%
Fair Value
$5.17
Current Price
$157.07
$151.90 premium
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
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
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 21.4x book value
Earnings declined 12.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.3% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARM
The strongest argument for ARM centers on Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.2% and operating margin at 15.4%. Revenue growth of 26.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : ARM
The primary concerns for ARM are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 177.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : BBVA
The primary concerns for BBVA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARM profiles as a growth stock while BBVA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARM carries more volatility with a beta of 4.13 — expect wider price swings.
ARM is growing revenue faster at 26.3% — 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 52/100), backed by strong 33.2% margins. 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.
Arm Holdings plc American Depositary Shares
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Arm Holdings plc architects, develops, and licenses central processing unit products and related technologies for semiconductor companies and original equipment manufacturers rely on to develop products.
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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