Amalgamated Bank (AMAL)vsHDFC Bank Limited ADR (HDB)
AMAL
Amalgamated Bank
$47.87
-1.34%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.45B
HDB
HDFC Bank Limited ADR
$23.34
+6.87%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $119.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HDFC Bank Limited ADR generates 883405% more annual revenue ($2.95T vs $333.86M). AMAL leads profitability with a 34.0% profit margin vs 26.8%. AMAL trades at a lower P/E of 12.8x. HDB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
AMAL
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
HDB
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.8%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.5% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 33.3%
Generating 1.7T in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
16.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 9.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMAL
The strongest argument for AMAL centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.0% and operating margin at 50.8%. Revenue growth of 23.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : HDB
The strongest argument for HDB centers on Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.8% and operating margin at 33.3%. Revenue growth of 16.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AMAL
The primary concerns for AMAL are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : HDB
The primary concerns for HDB are Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMAL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.78 — expect wider price swings.
AMAL is growing revenue faster at 23.5% — sustainability is the question.
HDB generates stronger free cash flow (1.7T), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
HDB scores higher overall (76/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 26.8% margins and 16.6% 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.
Amalgamated Bank
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Amalgamated Finance Corporation The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
HDFC Bank Limited ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
HDFC Bank Limited offers various banking and financial services to individuals and businesses in India, Bahrain, Hong Kong and Dubai. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, India.
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