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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BME:BBVA) is drawing fresh attention after the September 18, 2026 €25.00 call option showed some of the highest implied volatility across equity options trading on August 14.
See our latest analysis for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria.
At a share price of €24.95, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria has seen firm momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 13.05% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 57.72%, which sits alongside a very large 5 year total shareholder return that is close to 5x the initial investment.
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After such a strong run and with Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria trading above the average analyst target yet screening at a sizeable intrinsic discount, is the market correctly pricing in the risks, or is it leaning toward caution that looks excessive?
Most Popular Narrative: 13.7% Overvalued
The most followed valuation narrative puts Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria’s fair value at €21.95, which sits below the latest close at €24.95 and frames the current risk reward debate.
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Result: Fair Value of €21.95 (OVERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what’s behind the forecasts.
However, there are still clear pressure points for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, with concentrated exposure to Mexico and Turkey and tighter capital rules, both capable of overturning this capital return story.
Find out about the key risks to this Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria narrative.
Another View on Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria’s Valuation
The analyst narrative suggests Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria is 13.7% overvalued at €24.95 versus a fair value of €21.95. Yet the SWS DCF model points the other way, with the share price trading about 35.2% below an estimated future cash flow value of €38.50. That leaves investors weighing which set of assumptions feels more realistic.
Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value.
BBVA Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2026
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Companies discussed in this article include BBVA.MC.
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