Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR (BBVA)vsMercadoLibre Inc. (MELI)
BBVA
Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR
$22.28
+1.87%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $123.68B
MELI
MercadoLibre Inc.
$1,632.52
-12.70%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $94.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR generates 13% more annual revenue ($32.61B vs $28.89B). BBVA leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 6.9%. MELI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.14. BBVA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
BBVA
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
MELI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BBVA.
Margin of Safety
+59.3%
Fair Value
$4955.41
Current Price
$1632.52
$3322.89 discount
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
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Revenue surging 44.6% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 4.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 12.3x book value
6.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : MELI
The strongest argument for MELI centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 44.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.14 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BBVA
The primary concerns for BBVA are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : MELI
The primary concerns for MELI are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 47.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BBVA profiles as a mature stock while MELI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MELI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
MELI is growing revenue faster at 44.6% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BBVA scores higher overall (71/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 33.1% margins and 11.9% revenue growth. MELI offers better value entry with a 59.3% margin of safety. 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.
MercadoLibre Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
MercadoLibre, Inc. operates online trading platforms in Latin America. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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