HSBC Holdings PLC ADR (HSBC)vsTriCo Bancshares (TCBK)
HSBC
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
$90.80
+0.27%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $311.14B
TCBK
TriCo Bancshares
$50.69
-0.02%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR generates 15233% more annual revenue ($63.77B vs $415.93M). HSBC leads profitability with a 35.0% profit margin vs 31.0%. HSBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.90. TCBK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
HSBC
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
TCBK
Strong Buy74
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.7%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 30.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
3.3% revenue growth
2.6% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 0.90 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TCBK
The strongest argument for TCBK centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.0% and operating margin at 43.7%. Revenue growth of 10.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HSBC
The primary concerns for HSBC are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : TCBK
The primary concerns for TCBK are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HSBC profiles as a value stock while TCBK is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TCBK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
TCBK is growing revenue faster at 10.7% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
TCBK scores higher overall (74/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 31.0% margins and 10.7% 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.
TriCo Bancshares
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
TriCo Bancshares is a bank holding company for Tri Counties Bank providing commercial banking services to individual and corporate clients. The company is headquartered in Chico, California.
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