HSBC Holdings PLC ADR (HSBC)vsState Street Corp (STT)
HSBC
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
$105.30
+1.54%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $366.94B
STT
State Street Corp
$193.40
+1.10%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $53.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR generates 349% more annual revenue ($67.43B vs $15.02B). HSBC leads profitability with a 37.8% profit margin vs 23.0%. STT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.70. HSBC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
HSBC
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
STT
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.8%
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.4x book value
2.6% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 2.8%
Earnings declined 24.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : STT
The strongest argument for STT centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.0% and operating margin at 27.8%. PEG of 0.70 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HSBC
The primary concerns for HSBC are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : STT
The primary concerns for STT are Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HSBC profiles as a growth stock while STT is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
STT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
HSBC is growing revenue faster at 25.4% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
HSBC scores higher overall (69/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 37.8% margins and 25.4% 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.
State Street Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
State Street Corporation is an American financial services and bank holding company headquartered at One Lincoln Street in Boston with operations worldwide.
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