HSBC Holdings PLC ADR (HSBC)vsWashington Trust Bancorp Inc (WASH)
HSBC
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
$105.30
+1.54%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $366.94B
WASH
Washington Trust Bancorp Inc
$39.99
+0.35%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $767.93M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR generates 30410% more annual revenue ($67.43B vs $221.01M). HSBC leads profitability with a 37.8% profit margin vs 25.1%. HSBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. WASH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
HSBC
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
WASH
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 36.3%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 22.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.4x book value
2.6% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 37.8% and operating margin at 58.8%. Revenue growth of 25.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WASH
The strongest argument for WASH centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.1% and operating margin at 36.3%.
Bear Case : HSBC
The primary concerns for HSBC are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : WASH
The primary concerns for WASH are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HSBC profiles as a growth stock while WASH is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
WASH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
HSBC is growing revenue faster at 25.4% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
WASH scores higher overall (70/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 25.1% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Washington Trust Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for The Washington Trust Company of Westerly, offering a variety of banking and financial services to individuals and businesses. The company is headquartered in Westerly, Rhode Island.
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