HSBC Holdings PLC ADR (HSBC)vsZions Bancorporation (ZION)
HSBC
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
$101.83
-0.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $366.94B
ZION
Zions Bancorporation
$65.23
-0.72%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $9.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR generates 1729% more annual revenue ($67.43B vs $3.69B). HSBC leads profitability with a 37.8% profit margin vs 31.8%. HSBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. ZION earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
HSBC
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
ZION
Strong Buy79
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.1%
Revenue surging 35.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 87.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.1x book value
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 37.8% and operating margin at 58.8%. Revenue growth of 25.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ZION
The strongest argument for ZION centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.8% and operating margin at 52.1%. Revenue growth of 35.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HSBC
The primary concerns for HSBC are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : ZION
The primary concerns for ZION are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ZION carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — expect wider price swings.
ZION is growing revenue faster at 35.2% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
ZION scores higher overall (79/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 31.8% margins and 35.2% revenue growth. 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.
Zions Bancorporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Zions Bancorporation is a bank holding company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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