HSBC Holdings PLC ADR (HSBC)vsUMB Financial Corporation (UMBF)
HSBC
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
$103.97
-1.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $366.94B
UMBF
UMB Financial Corporation
$139.49
+0.09%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $10.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR generates 2296% more annual revenue ($67.43B vs $2.81B). HSBC leads profitability with a 37.8% profit margin vs 33.5%. HSBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. UMBF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
HSBC
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
UMBF
Strong Buy75
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 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 51.1%
Earnings expanding 26.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.3x book value
2.6% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : UMBF
The strongest argument for UMBF centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.5% and operating margin at 51.1%. Revenue growth of 12.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HSBC
The primary concerns for HSBC are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : UMBF
The primary concerns for UMBF are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HSBC profiles as a growth stock while UMBF is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
UMBF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.78 — expect wider price swings.
HSBC is growing revenue faster at 25.4% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
UMBF scores higher overall (75/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 33.5% margins and 12.2% 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.
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.
UMB Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
UMB Financial Corporation is the holding company of UMB Bank providing various banking and other financial services. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.
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