HSBC Holdings PLC ADR (HSBC)vsQfin Holdings, Inc. (QFIN)
HSBC
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
$84.52
-1.65%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $294.15B
QFIN
Qfin Holdings, Inc.
$5.27
-1.50%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $640.74M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR generates 302% more annual revenue ($67.44B vs $16.77B). HSBC leads profitability with a 41.2% profit margin vs 22.3%. QFIN trades at a lower P/E of 1.3x. HSBC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
HSBC
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
QFIN
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 41 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.4%
Earnings expanding 56.2% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.5%
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 31.6%
Earnings declined 74.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HSBC
The strongest argument for HSBC centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.2% and operating margin at 50.4%. PEG of 0.80 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : QFIN
The strongest argument for QFIN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.5%.
Bear Case : HSBC
The primary concerns for HSBC are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : QFIN
The primary concerns for QFIN are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HSBC profiles as a mature stock while QFIN is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
HSBC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.58 — expect wider price swings.
HSBC is growing revenue faster at 6.0% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
HSBC scores higher overall (73/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 41.2% margins. 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.
Qfin Holdings, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · China
360 DigiTech, Inc., operates a digital consumer finance platform under the 360 Jietiao brand in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
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