HSBC Holdings PLC ADR (HSBC)vsState Street Corp (STT)
HSBC
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
$90.80
+0.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $311.14B
STT
State Street Corp
$157.88
-1.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $44.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR generates 343% more annual revenue ($63.77B vs $14.39B). HSBC leads profitability with a 35.0% profit margin vs 21.3%. HSBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.90. STT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
HSBC
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
STT
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
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.8%
Areas to Watch
3.3% revenue growth
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 35.0% and operating margin at 50.7%. PEG of 0.90 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : STT
The strongest argument for STT centers on Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.3% and operating margin at 27.8%. PEG of 1.09 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 : STT
The primary concerns for STT are Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HSBC profiles as a value stock while STT is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
STT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.45 — expect wider price swings.
HSBC is growing revenue faster at 3.3% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor BANKS - DIVERSIFIED industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
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.
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.
Visit Website →Compare with Other BANKS - DIVERSIFIED Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?