Hilltop Holdings Inc (HTH)vsOrix Corp Ads (IX)
HTH
Hilltop Holdings Inc
$37.37
+0.65%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.21B
IX
Orix Corp Ads
$37.88
-4.73%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $41.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Orix Corp Ads generates 263381% more annual revenue ($3.33T vs $1.26B). IX leads profitability with a 13.4% profit margin vs 12.8%. HTH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.61. IX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
HTH
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
IX
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.4T in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 28.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 3.4%
Earnings declined 1.5%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 25.7%
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 Price/Book, Free Cash Flow, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 28.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HTH
The primary concerns for HTH are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : IX
The primary concerns for IX are Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HTH profiles as a declining stock while IX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HTH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — expect wider price swings.
IX is growing revenue faster at 28.0% — sustainability is the question.
IX generates stronger free cash flow (1.4T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IX scores higher overall (60/100 vs 56/100) and 28.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "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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