HSBC Holdings PLC ADR (HSBC)vsING Group NV ADR (ING)
HSBC
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
$102.60
-1.06%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $345.06B
ING
ING Group NV ADR
$32.50
-2.31%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $95.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR generates 159% more annual revenue ($63.77B vs $24.61B). HSBC leads profitability with a 35.0% profit margin vs 34.2%. HSBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. ING earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
HSBC
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
ING
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.7%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.1x book value
3.3% revenue growth
2.6% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HSBC
The strongest argument for HSBC centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.0% and operating margin at 50.7%. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ING
The strongest argument for ING centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.2% and operating margin at 41.7%.
Bear Case : HSBC
The primary concerns for HSBC are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : ING
The primary concerns for ING are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.60 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ING carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
HSBC is growing revenue faster at 3.3% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
ING scores higher overall (65/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 34.2% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "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.
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
HSBC Holdings plc offers banking and financial products and services globally. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
ING Group NV ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
ING Groep NV, a financial institution, offers various banking products and services to individuals, small and medium-sized businesses and medium-sized businesses. The company is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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