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HSBC HOLDINGS PLC-SPONS ADR (HSBC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:HSBC - US4042804066 - ADR

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Last: 12/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, HSBC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HSBC was compared to 387 industry peers in the Banks industry. There are concerns on the financial health of HSBC while its profitability can be described as average. HSBC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. HSBC also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HSBC was profitable.
HSBC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
HSBC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years HSBC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
HSBC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHSBC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50B 100B 150B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.96%, HSBC is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.59% of the companies in the same industry.
HSBC has a better Return On Equity (16.05%) than 94.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.96%
ROE 16.05%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.66%
ROA(5y)0.51%
ROE(3y)10.85%
ROE(5y)8.24%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
HSBC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHSBC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

HSBC has a Profit Margin (24.34%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HSBC has grown nicely.
HSBC does not have Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 24.34%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y16.29%
PM growth 5Y29.2%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
HSBC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHSBC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HSBC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
HSBC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HSBC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HSBC is higher compared to a year ago.
HSBC Yearly Shares OutstandingHSBC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B
HSBC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHSBC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1T 2T 3T

2.2 Solvency

HSBC has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.73. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as HSBC would need 7.73 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HSBC (7.73) is worse than 75.45% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.91 is on the high side and indicates that HSBC has dependencies on debt financing.
HSBC's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.91 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HSBC is outperformed by 88.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.91
Debt/FCF 7.73
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.22%
HSBC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHSBC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50B 100B 150B 200B 250B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
HSBC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHSBC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B 200B 250B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.70% over the past year.
HSBC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 32.82% yearly.
Looking at the last year, HSBC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.62% in the last year.
HSBC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.30% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.7%
EPS 3Y25.99%
EPS 5Y32.82%
EPS Q2Q%5.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.95%
Revenue growth 5Y1.3%
Sales Q2Q%2.43%

3.2 Future

HSBC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.52% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.23% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.05%
EPS Next 2Y7.19%
EPS Next 3Y7.92%
EPS Next 5Y3.52%
Revenue Next Year2.39%
Revenue Next 2Y2.12%
Revenue Next 3Y2.45%
Revenue Next 5Y2.23%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
HSBC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHSBC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20B 40B 60B 80B
HSBC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHSBC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.07 indicates a reasonable valuation of HSBC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HSBC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HSBC is cheaper than 77.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HSBC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say HSBC is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.57, which indicates a very decent valuation of HSBC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HSBC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HSBC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.22, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.07
Fwd PE 9.57
HSBC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHSBC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HSBC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.19
EV/EBITDA N/A
HSBC Per share dataHSBC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

HSBC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)0.31
EPS Next 2Y7.19%
EPS Next 3Y7.92%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HSBC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.68%, which is a nice return.
HSBC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.15. HSBC pays more dividend than 88.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, HSBC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.68%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of HSBC grows each year by 13.67%, which is quite nice.
HSBC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
HSBC Yearly Dividends per shareHSBC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

HSBC pays out 43.96% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
HSBC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP43.96%
EPS Next 2Y7.19%
EPS Next 3Y7.92%
HSBC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHSBC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50B 100B 150B
HSBC Dividend Payout.HSBC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HSBC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC-SPONS ADR

NYSE:HSBC (12/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 72 0 (0%)

72

+0.64 (+0.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners44.82%
Inst Owner Change2.36%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap247.19B
Revenue(TTM)126.67B
Net Income(TTM)30.91B
Analysts70.53
Price Target71.92 (-0.11%)
Short Float %0.15%
Short Ratio2.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.68%
Yearly Dividend0.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.67%
DP43.96%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date11-07 2025-11-07 (0.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)17.91%
Min EPS beat(2)17.01%
Max EPS beat(2)18.81%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.97%
Min EPS beat(4)3.96%
Max EPS beat(4)18.81%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.44%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)10.42%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.16%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.06%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.36%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)15.86%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)1.5%
PT rev (3m)6.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.87%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.07
Fwd PE 9.57
P/S 1.95
P/FCF 5.19
P/OCF 4.77
P/B 1.28
P/tB 1.38
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)7.15
EY9.93%
EPS(NY)7.53
Fwd EY10.45%
FCF(TTM)13.87
FCFY19.26%
OCF(TTM)15.08
OCFY20.95%
SpS36.99
BVpS56.09
TBVpS52.29
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)0.31
Graham Number94.99
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.96%
ROE 16.05%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 24.34%
GM N/A
FCFM 37.48%
ROA(3y)0.66%
ROA(5y)0.51%
ROE(3y)10.85%
ROE(5y)8.24%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y16.29%
PM growth 5Y29.2%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.91
Debt/FCF 7.73
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 96.49%
Cap/Sales 3.29%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 154.02%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC6.22%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)105.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.3%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.5%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.34%
Profit Quality(3y)176.69%
Profit Quality(5y)1182.77%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.7%
EPS 3Y25.99%
EPS 5Y32.82%
EPS Q2Q%5.88%
EPS Next Y7.05%
EPS Next 2Y7.19%
EPS Next 3Y7.92%
EPS Next 5Y3.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.95%
Revenue growth 5Y1.3%
Sales Q2Q%2.43%
Revenue Next Year2.39%
Revenue Next 2Y2.12%
Revenue Next 3Y2.45%
Revenue Next 5Y2.23%
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-13.1%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1575.61%
FCF growth 3Y-15.21%
FCF growth 5Y18.66%
OCF growth 1Y653.5%
OCF growth 3Y-14.45%
OCF growth 5Y17.03%

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC-SPONS ADR / HSBC FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HSBC HOLDINGS PLC-SPONS ADR?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to HSBC.


What is the valuation status for HSBC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to HSBC HOLDINGS PLC-SPONS ADR (HSBC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of HSBC stock?

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC-SPONS ADR (HSBC) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for HSBC stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HSBC HOLDINGS PLC-SPONS ADR (HSBC) is expected to grow by 7.05% in the next year.


Is the dividend of HSBC HOLDINGS PLC-SPONS ADR sustainable?

The dividend rating of HSBC HOLDINGS PLC-SPONS ADR (HSBC) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 43.96%.