Hilltop Holdings Inc (HTH)vsOrix Corp Ads (IX)
HTH
Hilltop Holdings Inc
$38.68
-0.57%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.20B
IX
Orix Corp Ads
$40.11
+2.61%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $40.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Orix Corp Ads generates 272315% more annual revenue ($3.46T vs $1.27B). IX leads profitability with a 17.9% profit margin vs 12.7%. HTH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.61. IX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
HTH
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
IX
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 170.6% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 21.5%
17.4% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : IX
The strongest argument for IX centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.9% and operating margin at 21.5%. Revenue growth of 17.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HTH
The primary concerns for HTH are Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : IX
The primary concerns for IX are Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HTH profiles as a value stock while IX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HTH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
IX is growing revenue faster at 17.4% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
IX scores higher overall (72/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 17.9% margins and 17.4% 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.
Hilltop Holdings Inc
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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL CONGLOMERATES · USA
ORIX Corporation offers diversified financial services in Japan, America, Asia, Europe, Australasia, the Middle East, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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