Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR (BBVA)vsBlackstone Group Inc (BX)
BBVA
Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR
$22.28
+1.87%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $123.68B
BX
Blackstone Group Inc
$123.77
+1.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $149.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR generates 127% more annual revenue ($32.61B vs $14.40B). BBVA leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 21.2%. BX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.82. BBVA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
BBVA
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
BX
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 54.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 38.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.6x book value
3.9% earnings growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BBVA
The strongest argument for BBVA centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.1% and operating margin at 54.9%. Revenue growth of 11.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BX
The strongest argument for BX centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.2% and operating margin at 38.0%.
Bear Case : BBVA
The primary concerns for BBVA are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : BX
The primary concerns for BX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 1.63 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — expect wider price swings.
BBVA is growing revenue faster at 11.9% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BBVA scores higher overall (71/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 33.1% margins and 11.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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.
Blackstone Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Blackstone Group Inc. is an alternative asset management company specializing in real estate, private equity, hedge fund solutions, credit, secondary funds of funds, public debt and equity strategies and multiple asset classes. The company is headquartered in New York, New York with additional offices across Asia, Europe and North America.
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