Freedom Holding Corp (FRHC)vsHilltop Holdings Inc (HTH)
FRHC
Freedom Holding Corp
$165.50
+1.70%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $10.33B
HTH
Hilltop Holdings Inc
$38.68
-0.57%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Freedom Holding Corp generates 38% more annual revenue ($1.75B vs $1.27B). HTH leads profitability with a 12.7% profit margin vs 8.4%. HTH trades at a lower P/E of 14.4x. HTH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
FRHC
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
HTH
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 27.8% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
ROE of 0.2% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 14.8%
ROE of 7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FRHC
The strongest argument for FRHC centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 27.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : HTH
The strongest argument for HTH centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.61 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FRHC
The primary concerns for FRHC are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 67.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.82 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : HTH
The primary concerns for HTH are Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FRHC profiles as a growth stock while HTH is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HTH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
FRHC is growing revenue faster at 27.8% — sustainability is the question.
HTH generates stronger free cash flow (-164M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HTH scores higher overall (66/100 vs 35/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Freedom Holding Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL CONGLOMERATES · USA
Freedom Holding Corp. The company is headquartered in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL CONGLOMERATES · USA
Hilltop Holdings Inc. provides consumer and commercial banking and financial products and services. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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