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

NYSE:HSBC - US4042804066 - ADR

64.82 USD
+0.22 (+0.34%)
Last: 8/28/2025, 8:16:16 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 393 industry peers in the Banks industry. While HSBC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. HSBC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. HSBC also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HSBC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year HSBC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years HSBC has always been profitable.
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

HSBC's Return On Assets of 0.96% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HSBC outperforms 62.09% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of HSBC (16.05%) is better than 95.17% 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

With a Profit Margin value of 24.34%, HSBC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.69% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for HSBC has been reduced compared to 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
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

The Debt to FCF ratio of HSBC is 7.73, which is on the high side as it means it would take HSBC, 7.73 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HSBC has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (7.73) than 74.05% of its industry peers.
HSBC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.91. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.91, HSBC is not doing good in the industry: 89.06% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.91
Debt/FCF 7.73
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC5.96%
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 17.65% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 32.82% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
HSBC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.05%.
Measured over the past years, HSBC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.30% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.65%
EPS 3Y25.99%
EPS 5Y32.82%
EPS Q2Q%14.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.05%
Revenue growth 3Y4.95%
Revenue growth 5Y1.3%
Sales Q2Q%1.74%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, HSBC will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.11% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.96% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.07%
EPS Next 2Y5.23%
EPS Next 3Y6.67%
EPS Next 5Y3.11%
Revenue Next Year1.38%
Revenue Next 2Y1.18%
Revenue Next 3Y1.94%
Revenue Next 5Y1.96%

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.05, the valuation of HSBC can be described as very reasonable.
HSBC's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HSBC is cheaper than 88.80% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HSBC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.17), we can say HSBC is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.80, 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 76.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HSBC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.78.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.05
Fwd PE 8.8
HSBC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHSBC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HSBC is valued cheaper than 92.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.73
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

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)0.28
EPS Next 2Y5.23%
EPS Next 3Y6.67%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HSBC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.08%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.30, HSBC pays a better dividend. On top of this HSBC pays more dividend than 88.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HSBC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.08%

5.2 History

The dividend of HSBC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.67%!
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

43.96% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HSBC. 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 2Y5.23%
EPS Next 3Y6.67%
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 (8/28/2025, 8:16:16 PM)

After market: 64.82 0 (0%)

64.82

+0.22 (+0.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28
Inst Owners38.09%
Inst Owner Change2.45%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap225.20B
Analysts70.48
Price Target67.84 (4.66%)
Short Float %0.13%
Short Ratio3.11
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.08%
Yearly Dividend0.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.67%
DP43.96%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date08-15 2025-08-15 (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)5.12%
PT rev (3m)4.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.9%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.05
Fwd PE 8.8
P/S 1.77
P/FCF 4.73
P/OCF 4.35
P/B 1.17
P/tB 1.25
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)7.16
EY11.05%
EPS(NY)7.36
Fwd EY11.36%
FCF(TTM)13.7
FCFY21.14%
OCF(TTM)14.91
OCFY23%
SpS36.55
BVpS55.42
TBVpS51.68
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)0.28
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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
WACC5.96%
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)17.65%
EPS 3Y25.99%
EPS 5Y32.82%
EPS Q2Q%14.71%
EPS Next Y6.07%
EPS Next 2Y5.23%
EPS Next 3Y6.67%
EPS Next 5Y3.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.05%
Revenue growth 3Y4.95%
Revenue growth 5Y1.3%
Sales Q2Q%1.74%
Revenue Next Year1.38%
Revenue Next 2Y1.18%
Revenue Next 3Y1.94%
Revenue Next 5Y1.96%
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%