HSBC Holdings PLC ADR (HSBC)vsS&T Bancorp Inc (STBA)
HSBC
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
$96.78
+1.01%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $322.52B
STBA
S&T Bancorp Inc
$49.13
+0.57%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR generates 15897% more annual revenue ($63.77B vs $398.66M). HSBC leads profitability with a 35.0% profit margin vs 34.1%. HSBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.95. STBA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
HSBC
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
STBA
Buy63
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.8%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
3.3% revenue growth
2.6% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
4.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 35.0% and operating margin at 50.7%. PEG of 0.95 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : STBA
The strongest argument for STBA centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.1% and operating margin at 44.8%. PEG of 1.23 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 : STBA
The primary concerns for STBA are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STBA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
STBA is growing revenue faster at 4.1% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
HSBC scores higher overall (63/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 35.0% 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.
S&T Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
S&T Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for S&T Bank offering retail and commercial banking products and services. The company is headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
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