HSBC Holdings PLC ADR (HSBC)vsNMI Holdings Inc (NMIH)
HSBC
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
$103.97
-1.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $366.94B
NMIH
NMI Holdings Inc
$43.89
-0.68%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR generates 9127% more annual revenue ($67.43B vs $730.78M). NMIH leads profitability with a 54.1% profit margin vs 37.8%. HSBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. NMIH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
HSBC
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
NMIH
Strong Buy71
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 54 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 76.7%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.3x book value
2.6% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
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 : NMIH
The strongest argument for NMIH centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 54.1% and operating margin at 76.7%.
Bear Case : HSBC
The primary concerns for HSBC are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : NMIH
The primary concerns for NMIH are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HSBC profiles as a growth stock while NMIH is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
HSBC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.57 — expect wider price swings.
HSBC is growing revenue faster at 25.4% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
NMIH scores higher overall (71/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 54.1% margins. 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.
NMI Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
NMI Holdings, Inc. provides private home equity insurance services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Emeryville, California.
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