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Six years of rate fluctuation reveal distinct asset-liability management strategies across
Spanish banks. Funding costs drove margin gains during tightening, while asset yields
regained primacy as rates normalised, with significant divergence between SIs and LSIs.
Este trabajo analiza cómo han gestionado las entidades sus balances a lo largo de distintas fases del ciclo monetario.
After years of trading below book value despite solid fundamentals, Spanish and European banks have seen a marked revaluation since late 2024, surpassing price to book value (P/BV) ratios of 1x. Improved margins have supported a strong recovery in valuations, narrowing the profitability gap with U.S. peers; however, structural and regulatory differences continue to explain the persistent valuation gap between European and U.S. banks.
Este artículo muestra, a través de un análisis comparado, cómo las entidades significativas y menos significativas enfrentan presiones distintas en cuanto a costes operativos, digitalización
y rentabilidad, reflejando una recuperación desigual que puede condicionar el desempeño futuro del sector.