HSBC Holdings PLC ADR (HSBC)vsRenasant Corporation (RNST)
HSBC
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
$103.97
-1.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $366.94B
RNST
Renasant Corporation
$40.77
+0.59%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR generates 6246% more annual revenue ($67.43B vs $1.06B). HSBC leads profitability with a 37.8% profit margin vs 29.6%. HSBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. RNST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 82/100 (A-).
HSBC
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
RNST
Exceptional Buy82
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 43.5%
Revenue surging 45.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 9300.0% YoY
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.3x book value
2.6% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
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 : RNST
The strongest argument for RNST centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.6% and operating margin at 43.5%. Revenue growth of 45.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HSBC
The primary concerns for HSBC are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : RNST
The primary concerns for RNST are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RNST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
RNST is growing revenue faster at 45.3% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
RNST scores higher overall (82/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 29.6% margins and 45.3% 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.
Renasant Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Renasant Corporation is a bank holding company for Renasant Bank, providing a variety of financial, wealth management, trust and insurance services to retail and commercial clients. The company is headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi.
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