Is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) Overvalued?

By Omar Beirat
November 21, 2025
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Have you ever experienced the regret of an expensive purchase and the sinking feeling that follows? Overvalued stocks can provoke the same emotions. When a stock’s price far exceeds its fundamental earnings and revenue, or it boasts a high P/E ratio compared to its peers, it may raise questions. In this article, we explore whether Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) fits this description, and the reasons behind it. Will it turn out to be overvalued?

In this article, we dive into why Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. could be considered overvalued as of November 21, 2025, based on AAII’s Value Score and Grade.

Key takeaways:

  • Comparing potential overvaluations in the Banks sector
  • Utilizing the AAII Value Score and Grade to evaluate if (BBVA) is overvalued
  • The reasons why Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. might be overvalued: an analysis of key metrics

What Is an Overvalued Stock?

Overvalued stocks arise from high expectations, past growth, and demand. Investors compare them with peers but not all are bad investments. Factors like reversion to mean and analyst expectations affect price volatility. Despite risks, growth investors may find some appealing for long-term potential. Effective methods exist to identify overvalued stocks.

How to Use the AAII Value Grade to Screen for Overvalued Stocks

The AAII Value Grade combines six key valuation metrics, including P/S ratio, P/E ratio, EV/EBITDA ratio, shareholder yield, P/B ratio, and P/FCF ratio. AAII members use this composite valuation to find cheap or expensive stocks, with grades ranging from A to F. Stocks are ranked based on percentile rankings for each metric, and the average ranking places them in quintiles from cheapest (A grade) to most expensive (F grade). Follow this link to learn more about AAII’s Value Score and Grade. Subscribe to A+ Investor 100% risk free with our 90-day money-back guarantee.

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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Rank BBVA Sector Median
Price/Sales 72 3.77 2.82
Price/Earnings 18 10.0 12.5
EV/EBITDA na na 9.9
Shareholder Yield 65 (2.6%) 2.1%
Price/Book Value 48 1.74 1.13
Price/Free Cash Flow na 13.2

As of November 21, 2025, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. has a price-to-sales ratio of 3.77, which is 25.7% higher than the industry median at 3. Its price-earnings ratio is 10 and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. does not have a valid EV/EBITDA ratio.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.’s shareholder yield is -2.6%, lower than the Banks industry average at 2.6%.

Finally, its price-to-book ratio is 1.74. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. does not have a valid price-to-free-cash-flow ratio. Stocks with a Value Score from 0 to 20 are considered deep value, those with a score between 21 and 40 are considered a value and so on.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.’s Value Score is 45, which translates to a Value Grade of C and is considered to be Average.

What Investors Should Know About Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) Valuation

Valuation assessments often vary, but the AAII Stock Grades offer a consistent method for evaluating stocks. The chart provided above allows you to compare the valuation metrics of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. against the industry median, giving you a clear perspective on how it stands in comparison.

Data as of November 21, 2025. By considering these metrics, we determine if a stock is under/overvalued. In this case, the composite score shows that Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. is Average at this time.

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