Ferrovial SE (FER)vsBanco Santander SA ADR (SAN)
FER
Ferrovial SE
$69.60
+2.58%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $49.47B
SAN
Banco Santander SA ADR
$12.40
+4.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $173.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Banco Santander SA ADR generates 392% more annual revenue ($47.37B vs $9.63B). SAN leads profitability with a 34.1% profit margin vs 9.2%. SAN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.83. SAN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FER
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
SAN
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.3%
Earnings expanding 67.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 87.6%
4.6% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FER
The strongest argument for FER centers on Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : SAN
The strongest argument for SAN centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.1% and operating margin at 43.3%.
Bear Case : FER
The primary concerns for FER are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. A P/E of 48.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SAN
The primary concerns for SAN are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.47 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SAN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
FER is growing revenue faster at 5.7% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SAN scores higher overall (67/100 vs 38/100), backed by strong 34.1% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ferrovial SE
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Ferrovial SE, engages in the development, construction, and operation of highways and airports in the United States, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Banco Santander SA ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Banco Santander, SA, offers various commercial and retail banking products and services to individuals, small and medium-sized companies and large companies worldwide. The company is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.
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