Banco Santander SA ADR (SAN)vsS&P Global Inc (SPGI)
SAN
Banco Santander SA ADR
$10.90
-2.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $163.16B
SPGI
S&P Global Inc
$408.48
-0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $124.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Banco Santander SA ADR generates 205% more annual revenue ($46.84B vs $15.34B). SAN leads profitability with a 30.1% profit margin vs 29.1%. SPGI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.50. SPGI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
SAN
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
SPGI
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.4%
Fair Value
$45.40
Current Price
$10.90
$34.50 discount
Margin of Safety
+40.5%
Fair Value
$687.02
Current Price
$408.48
$278.54 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 25.3% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 38.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 32.0% YoY
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 6.4%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Moderate valuation
Grey zone — moderate risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SAN
The strongest argument for SAN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.1% and operating margin at 43.7%.
Bull Case : SPGI
The strongest argument for SPGI centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.1% and operating margin at 38.3%.
Bear Case : SAN
The primary concerns for SAN are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.47 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SPGI
The primary concerns for SPGI are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SAN profiles as a declining stock while SPGI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
SPGI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
SPGI is growing revenue faster at 9.0% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
SPGI scores higher overall (67/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 29.1% margins. SAN offers better value entry with a 72.4% 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 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.
S&P Global Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
S&P Global Inc. is an American publicly traded corporation headquartered in Manhattan, New York City. Its primary areas of business are financial information and analytics.
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