HSBC Holdings PLC ADR (HSBC)vsUMB Financial Corporation (UMBF)
HSBC
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
$90.80
+2.15%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $311.14B
UMBF
UMB Financial Corporation
$129.92
+0.95%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $10.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR generates 2234% more annual revenue ($63.77B vs $2.73B). HSBC leads profitability with a 35.0% profit margin vs 32.3%. HSBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.90. UMBF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
HSBC
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
UMBF
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 51.0%
Revenue surging 49.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 176.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
3.3% revenue growth
2.6% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : UMBF
The strongest argument for UMBF centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.3% and operating margin at 51.0%. Revenue growth of 49.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HSBC
The primary concerns for HSBC are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : UMBF
The primary concerns for UMBF are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HSBC profiles as a value stock while UMBF is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
UMBF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
UMBF is growing revenue faster at 49.0% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
UMBF scores higher overall (81/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 32.3% margins and 49.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
UMB Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
UMB Financial Corporation is the holding company of UMB Bank providing various banking and other financial services. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.
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