East West Bancorp Inc (EWBC)vsHDFC Bank Limited ADR (HDB)
EWBC
East West Bancorp Inc
$125.94
+0.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $18.17B
HDB
HDFC Bank Limited ADR
$23.41
-2.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $122.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HDFC Bank Limited ADR generates 101619% more annual revenue ($2.83T vs $2.79B). EWBC leads profitability with a 50.0% profit margin vs 26.8%. HDB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. EWBC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
EWBC
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
HDB
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 50 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 65.1%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 23.6% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 40.5%
Generating 1.7T in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 9.7x book value
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 1.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EWBC
The strongest argument for EWBC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 50.0% and operating margin at 65.1%. Revenue growth of 14.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : HDB
The strongest argument for HDB centers on Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.8% and operating margin at 40.5%. PEG of 1.01 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EWBC
The primary concerns for EWBC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : HDB
The primary concerns for HDB are Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EWBC profiles as a mature stock while HDB is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
EWBC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
EWBC is growing revenue faster at 14.1% — sustainability is the question.
HDB generates stronger free cash flow (1.7T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EWBC scores higher overall (70/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 50.0% margins and 14.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
East West Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
East West Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for East West Bank providing a range of personal and commercial banking services to businesses and individuals in the United States and Greater China. The company is headquartered in Pasadena, California.
HDFC Bank Limited ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
HDFC Bank Limited offers various banking and financial services to individuals and businesses in India, Bahrain, Hong Kong and Dubai. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, India.
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