HSBC Holdings PLC ADR (HSBC)vsMerchants Bancorp (MBIN)
HSBC
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
$107.09
+4.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $345.06B
MBIN
Merchants Bancorp
$54.28
+11.30%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR generates 10793% more annual revenue ($63.77B vs $585.48M). MBIN leads profitability with a 39.0% profit margin vs 35.0%. MBIN trades at a lower P/E of 12.1x. MBIN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
HSBC
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
MBIN
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 58.0%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
15.8% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 34.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.4x book value
3.3% revenue growth
2.6% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : MBIN
The strongest argument for MBIN centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.0% and operating margin at 58.0%. Revenue growth of 15.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HSBC
The primary concerns for HSBC are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MBIN
The primary concerns for MBIN are Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.05 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HSBC profiles as a value stock while MBIN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MBIN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
MBIN is growing revenue faster at 15.8% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
MBIN scores higher overall (71/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 39.0% margins and 15.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Merchants Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Merchants Bancorp is the diversified bank holding company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.
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