HSBC Holdings PLC ADR (HSBC)vs1st Source Corporation (SRCE)
HSBC
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
$100.92
+0.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $348.48B
SRCE
1st Source Corporation
$86.09
+0.80%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR generates 15143% more annual revenue ($67.43B vs $442.37M). SRCE leads profitability with a 38.6% profit margin vs 37.8%. HSBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.89. SRCE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
HSBC
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
SRCE
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 58.8%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 25.4% year-over-year
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 54.1%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.0% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.0x book value
2.6% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 37.8% and operating margin at 58.8%. Revenue growth of 25.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SRCE
The strongest argument for SRCE centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.6% and operating margin at 54.1%. Revenue growth of 16.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HSBC
The primary concerns for HSBC are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SRCE
The primary concerns for SRCE are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HSBC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.57 — expect wider price swings.
HSBC is growing revenue faster at 25.4% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
SRCE scores higher overall (75/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 38.6% margins and 16.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
1st Source Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
1st Source Corporation is the holding company of 1st Source Bank providing commercial and consumer banking services, trust and wealth advisory services, and insurance to individual and commercial clients. The company is headquartered in South Bend, Indiana.
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