BBVA (Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.41 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 213% Above Median

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BBVA Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA BBVA
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What is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria BBVA +2.53% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.41 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 213% above its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates BBVA with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Banks companies, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria ranks worse than 71.98% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's current share price is $25.95. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.89. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.41.

The historical rank and industry rank for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BBVA' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 1.41   Max: 4.61
Current: 4.61

During the past years, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.61. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 1.41.

BBVA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
71.98% of 1299 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.36 vs BBVA: 4.61

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.176. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $5.89 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria  (NYSE:BBVA) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.71 2.75 3.43 4.16 3.68

BBVA vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=25.95/5.89
=4.41

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=2.176/129.8600*129.8600
=2.176

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 129.8600.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 1.265 100.333 1.637
201609 0.935 99.737 1.217
201612 1.284 101.842 1.637
201703 0.969 100.896 1.247
201706 1.029 101.848 1.312
201709 1.032 101.524 1.320
201712 1.213 102.975 1.530
201803 1.037 102.122 1.319
201806 0.931 104.165 1.161
201809 0.973 103.818 1.217
201812 0.992 104.193 1.236
201903 0.925 103.488 1.161
201906 0.902 104.612 1.120
201909 0.935 103.905 1.169
201912 1.083 105.015 1.339
202003 1.046 103.469 1.313
202006 0.700 104.254 0.872
202009 0.822 103.521 1.031
202012 0.779 104.456 0.968
202103 0.916 104.857 1.134
202106 0.854 107.102 1.035
202109 0.977 107.669 1.178
202112 0.923 111.298 1.077
202203 1.015 115.153 1.145
202206 1.124 118.044 1.237
202209 1.179 117.221 1.306
202212 1.055 117.650 1.164
202303 1.238 118.948 1.352
202306 1.411 120.278 1.523
202309 1.345 121.343 1.439
202312 1.301 121.300 1.393
202403 1.536 122.762 1.625
202406 1.836 124.409 1.916
202409 1.733 123.121 1.828
202412 1.604 124.753 1.670
202503 1.752 125.531 1.812
202506 1.799 127.251 1.836
202509 1.904 126.840 1.949
202512 1.902 128.400 1.924
202603 2.176 129.860 2.176

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.41 mean?
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.41 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria and its competitors. This is 213% above median its historical median of 1.41. Over the past decade, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 4.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria ranks #935 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.41 is 213% above median its 10-year median of 1.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 4.61. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.36. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's value of 4.41 is 31.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria ranks #935 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria ranks #935 out of 1299 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.36. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's value of 4.41 is 31.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 4.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.41 vs. the industry median of 3.36, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.36, based on 1,299 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.41 is 31.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.41, which is 213% above median its own 10-year median of 1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.35, compared to a current price of $25.95 — trading 80.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.41, which is 213% above median its 10-year median of 1.41 and 31.3% above the Banks industry median of 3.36. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.41 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $25.95 is trading 80.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.35. GuruFocus considers Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BBVA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.41 (213% above median its 10-year median of 1.41)
  • GF Value™: $14.35 vs. price of $25.95 (80.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.3% above the Banks median (#935 of 1299)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BBVA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Business Description

Address Plaza San Nicolas, 4, Bilbao, ESP, 48005
Despite its Spanish origins, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria generates only around one-fourth of its profits in Spain. We expect that on a normalized basis, BBVA's market-leading Mexican bank should contribute half of its earnings, while its Turkish operation should account for another 15%. The balance of BBVA's earnings comes from smaller operations in South America. BBVA is overwhelmingly a retail and commercial bank, with corporate and investment banking forming a minor part of the overall business. BBVA also offers insurance and investment products through its banking networks.
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