Banco Santander SA ADR (SAN)vsWarner Bros Discovery Inc (WBD)
SAN
Banco Santander SA ADR
$10.90
-2.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $163.16B
WBD
Warner Bros Discovery Inc
$27.22
-0.22%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $67.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Banco Santander SA ADR generates 26% more annual revenue ($46.84B vs $37.30B). SAN leads profitability with a 30.1% profit margin vs 1.9%. SAN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.53. SAN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
SAN
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
WBD
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
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
-106.3%
Fair Value
$13.57
Current Price
$27.22
$13.65 premium
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 6.4%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
2.3% earnings growth
ROE of 2.1% — below average capital efficiency
1.9% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : WBD
The strongest argument for WBD centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
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 : WBD
The primary concerns for WBD are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 94.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SAN profiles as a declining stock while WBD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
WBD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.68 — expect wider price swings.
WBD is growing revenue faster at -5.7% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
SAN scores higher overall (63/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 30.1% 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.
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.
Warner Bros Discovery Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Warner Bros. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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