Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria S.A. (BBVA) vs Banco Santander, S.A. (SAN)

Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria S.A. and Banco Santander, S.A. are both Banks Diversified companies. Banco Santander, S.A. is the larger, with a market value of $208.6B against $157.5B — 1.3× the size. Banco Santander, S.A. trades at the lower P/E: 11.6× against 13.1×. Banco Santander, S.A. grew revenue faster over the last twelve months: 76.4% against 19.1%. Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria S.A. has the higher net margin (26.8% vs 14.0%) and the lower return on invested capital (0.00% vs 13.5%). Both pay a dividend; Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria S.A. yields more (7.09% vs 6.02%). Across the 19 metrics below, Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria S.A. leads on 11 and Banco Santander, S.A. on 8.