HSBC Holdings PLC ADR (HSBC)vsNorthern Trust Corporation (NTRS)
HSBC
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
$103.97
-1.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $366.94B
NTRS
Northern Trust Corporation
$189.19
+1.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $34.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR generates 642% more annual revenue ($67.43B vs $9.09B). HSBC leads profitability with a 37.8% profit margin vs 24.7%. HSBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. NTRS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 84/100 (A-).
HSBC
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
NTRS
Exceptional Buy84
out of 100
Grade: A-
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
Strong operational efficiency at 42.5%
Revenue surging 36.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 98.6% YoY
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.3x book value
2.6% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : NTRS
The strongest argument for NTRS centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.7% and operating margin at 42.5%. Revenue growth of 36.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HSBC
The primary concerns for HSBC are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : NTRS
The primary concerns for NTRS are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NTRS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
NTRS is growing revenue faster at 36.4% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
NTRS scores higher overall (84/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 24.7% margins and 36.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Northern Trust Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Northern Trust Corporation is a financial services company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois that caters to corporations, institutional investors, and ultra high net worth individuals.
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