Lloyds Banking Group PLC ADR (LYG)vsQCR Holdings Inc (QCRH)
LYG
Lloyds Banking Group PLC ADR
$6.27
+1.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $90.28B
QCRH
QCR Holdings Inc
$104.34
-0.95%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.71B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lloyds Banking Group PLC ADR generates 5093% more annual revenue ($19.69B vs $379.24M). QCRH leads profitability with a 37.4% profit margin vs 26.4%. LYG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.76. QCRH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
LYG
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
QCRH
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 45.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.3%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
15.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYG
The strongest argument for LYG centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.4% and operating margin at 45.0%. Revenue growth of 12.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : QCRH
The strongest argument for QCRH centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.4% and operating margin at 45.3%. Revenue growth of 15.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LYG
No major red flags identified for LYG, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : QCRH
The primary concerns for QCRH are Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYG profiles as a mature stock while QCRH is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LYG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
QCRH is growing revenue faster at 15.6% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
QCRH scores higher overall (73/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 37.4% margins and 15.6% 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.
Lloyds Banking Group PLC ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Lloyds Banking Group plc, offers a range of banking and financial services in the UK and internationally. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Visit Website →QCR Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
QCR Holdings, Inc., a multi-bank holding company, provides consumer and commercial banking services, trust and asset management services. The company is headquartered in Moline, Illinois.
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