Freedom Holding Corp (FRHC)vsHilltop Holdings Inc (HTH)
FRHC
Freedom Holding Corp
$145.84
+2.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $8.74B
HTH
Hilltop Holdings Inc
$35.56
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Freedom Holding Corp generates 17% more annual revenue ($1.49B vs $1.27B). HTH leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs 0.2%. HTH trades at a lower P/E of 13.5x. HTH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
FRHC
Avoid21
out of 100
Grade: F
HTH
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-169828.6%
Fair Value
$0.07
Current Price
$145.84
$145.77 premium
Margin of Safety
+68.3%
Fair Value
$123.55
Current Price
$35.56
$87.99 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 25.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 0.2% — below average capital efficiency
0.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
4.9% revenue growth
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FRHC
FRHC has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : HTH
The strongest argument for HTH centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.61 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FRHC
The primary concerns for FRHC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 14280.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : HTH
The primary concerns for HTH are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HTH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
HTH is growing revenue faster at 4.9% — sustainability is the question.
FRHC generates stronger free cash flow (652M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
HTH scores higher overall (69/100 vs 21/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Freedom Holding Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL CONGLOMERATES · USA
Freedom Holding Corp. The company is headquartered in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL CONGLOMERATES · USA
Hilltop Holdings Inc. provides consumer and commercial banking and financial products and services. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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