HSBC Holdings PLC ADR (HSBC)vsRegional Management Corp (RM)
HSBC
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
$90.80
+2.15%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $311.14B
RM
Regional Management Corp
$35.93
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $339.14M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR generates 9884% more annual revenue ($63.77B vs $638.78M). HSBC leads profitability with a 35.0% profit margin vs 7.6%. RM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.90. RM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
HSBC
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
RM
Strong Buy77
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 68.6% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 23.3%
Areas to Watch
3.3% revenue growth
2.6% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
7.6% margin — thin
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 0.90 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : RM
The strongest argument for RM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.90 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HSBC
The primary concerns for HSBC are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : RM
The primary concerns for RM are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 4.42 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
RM is growing revenue faster at 9.6% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
RM scores higher overall (77/100 vs 63/100). 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.
Regional Management Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Regional Management Corp, a diversified consumer finance company, offers various installment loan products primarily to clients with limited access to consumer credit from banks, savings companies, credit card companies, and other lenders. The company is headquartered in Greer, South Carolina.
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