(HSBC) HSBC Holdings - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United Kingdom • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US4042804066

Banking, Financial, Insurance, Investment, Loans, Cards

HSBC EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of HSBC over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": 0.5551988145221, "2020-06": 0.096916517945667, "2020-09": 0.45377901210077, "2020-12": 0.18845467169212, "2021-03": 1.0746645541417, "2021-06": 0.89192128942945, "2021-09": 0.96875531399956, "2021-12": 0.47743914506234, "2022-03": 0.8097782660807, "2022-06": 1.3966424952816, "2022-09": 0.61978276174193, "2022-12": 1.1616212410741, "2023-03": 2.723838977895, "2023-06": 1.6963479482292, "2023-09": 1.5597299525871, "2023-12": -0.0072679217606146, "2024-03": 2.806324326563, "2024-06": 1.7440934996556, "2024-09": 1.7949424274145, "2024-12": 0.097788198117886, "2025-03": 2.0608925657043, "2025-06": 1.3103049955813,

HSBC Revenue

Revenue of HSBC over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 14035, 2020-06: 25588, 2020-09: 15824, 2020-12: 30114, 2021-03: 16759, 2021-06: 21463, 2021-09: 14891, 2021-12: 25263, 2022-03: 11666, 2022-06: 21097, 2022-09: 13917, 2022-12: 29705, 2023-03: 16530, 2023-06: 45159, 2023-09: 33801, 2023-12: 78685, 2024-03: 36632, 2024-06: 58733, 2024-09: 36544, 2024-12: 34568, 2025-03: 33851, 2025-06: 37574.489,

Description: HSBC HSBC Holdings

HSBC Holdings PLC is a global banking and financial services organization with a diverse business model spanning three main segments: Wealth and Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, and Global Banking and Markets. The company provides a wide range of financial products and services to individuals, corporates, and institutions.

From a business perspective, HSBCs segments cater to different customer needs. Wealth and Personal Banking focuses on retail banking and wealth management for individuals, while Commercial Banking serves small to medium-sized enterprises and corporates with credit, treasury, and investment services. Global Banking and Markets provides financing, advisory, and transaction services to government, corporate, and institutional clients.

To evaluate HSBCs performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, net interest margin, and return on equity (RoE) are crucial. With a RoE of 11.02%, HSBC demonstrates a reasonable return on shareholders equity. Additionally, the dividend yield, which is not provided, is an essential metric for income investors. The companys price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 11.52 and forward P/E of 9.93 suggest a relatively attractive valuation compared to its earnings.

Further analysis of HSBCs financial health involves examining its capital adequacy ratio, non-performing loan ratio, and loan-to-deposit ratio. These metrics provide insights into the banks capital strength, asset quality, and liquidity. HSBCs global presence and diversified business model can help mitigate risks, but the company still faces challenges related to regulatory compliance, economic downturns, and competitive pressures.

From a valuation perspective, HSBCs market capitalization of $219 billion and its current price of $62.51 indicate a significant market presence. The stocks support and resistance levels, as well as its technical indicators, such as moving averages and average true range, can be used to inform trading decisions. However, a thorough analysis of the companys intrinsic value, growth prospects, and industry trends is necessary to make informed investment decisions.

HSBC Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 228,498m
Sub-Industry Diversified Banks
IPO / Inception 1999-07-16

HSBC Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 98.0%
Fundamental 62.8%
Dividend Rating 75.6%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 32.8%
Analyst Rating 4.50 of 5

HSBC Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 5.62%
Yield on Cost 5y 19.98%
Annual Growth 5y 29.04%
Payout Consistency 88.9%
Payout Ratio 95.9%

HSBC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 89.7%
Growth Correlation 12m 97.2%
Growth Correlation 5y 96.1%
CAGR 5y 31.62%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.99
Sharpe Ratio 12m 2.93
Alpha 42.91
Beta 0.654
Volatility 23.08%
Current Volume 819.7k
Average Volume 20d 1184.1k
Stop Loss 62.8 (-3.1%)
Signal -0.44

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 2.0

Net Income (18.82b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 8.55b TTM)
FCFTA 0.02 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.72pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue -124.2% (prev -704.0%; Δ 579.7pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.02 (>3.0%) and CFO 65.31b > Net Income 18.82b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (486.32b) to EBITDA (9.86b) ratio: 49.30 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 0.63 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (3.54b) change vs 12m ago -5.55% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 62.43% (prev 79.97%; Δ -17.53pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 4.61% (prev 6.99%; Δ -2.38pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 0.26 (EBITDA TTM 9.86b / Interest Expense TTM 69.62b) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' -0.12

(A) -0.06 = (Total Current Assets 298.30b - Total Current Liabilities 475.39b) / Total Assets 3214.37b
(B) 0.05 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 149.74b / Total Assets 3214.37b
(C) 0.01 = EBIT TTM 18.32b / Avg Total Assets 3094.69b
(D) 0.05 = Book Value of Equity 156.92b / Total Liabilities 3035.22b
Total Rating: -0.12 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 62.80

1. Piotroski 2.0pt = -3.0
2. FCF Yield 5.01% = 2.50
3. FCF Margin 43.09% = 7.50
4. Debt/Equity 7.24 = -2.50
5. Debt/Ebitda 126.1 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC 2.10% = 2.62
7. RoE 10.17% = 0.85
8. Rev. Trend 45.79% = 2.29
9. Rev. CAGR 43.50% = 2.50
10. EPS Trend 1.51% = 0.04
11. EPS CAGR 31.29% = 2.50

What is the price of HSBC shares?

As of August 29, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 64.82 with a total of 819,700 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.67%, over one month by +1.30%, over three months by +11.27% and over the past year by +56.26%.

Is HSBC Holdings a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, HSBC Holdings is currently (August 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 62.80 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of HSBC is around 87.07 USD . This means that HSBC is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +34.33% (Margin of Safety).

Is HSBC a buy, sell or hold?

HSBC Holdings has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.50. Therefore, it is recommended to buy HSBC.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the HSBC price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 67.8 4.5%
Analysts Target Price 65.7 1.3%
ValueRay Target Price 91.9 41.7%

Last update: 2025-08-16 05:03

HSBC Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 228.50b (228.50b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 246.36b USD (Cash only, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 13.0238
P/E Forward = 9.7466
P/S = 4.0652
P/B = 1.1867
P/EG = 2.5641
Beta = 0.501
Revenue TTM = 142.54b USD
EBIT TTM = 18.32b USD
EBITDA TTM = 9.86b USD
Long Term Debt = 1006.07b USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last fiscal year)
Short Term Debt = 238.12b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 1244.19b USD (Calculated: Short Term 238.12b + Long Term 1006.07b)
Net Debt = 486.32b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 1226.33b USD (228.50b + Debt 1244.19b - CCE 246.36b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 0.26 (Ebit TTM 18.32b / Interest Expense TTM 69.62b)
FCF Yield = 5.01% (FCF TTM 61.42b / Enterprise Value 1226.33b)
FCF Margin = 43.09% (FCF TTM 61.42b / Revenue TTM 142.54b)
Net Margin = 13.21% (Net Income TTM 18.82b / Revenue TTM 142.54b)
Gross Margin = 62.43% ((Revenue TTM 142.54b - Cost of Revenue TTM 53.55b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 7.82 (Enterprise Value 1226.33b / Book Value Of Equity 156.92b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.29% (Interest Expense 16.08b / Debt 1244.19b)
Taxrate = 22.63% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 7.31b / 32.31b)
NOPAT = 14.17b (EBIT 18.32b * (1 - 22.63%))
Current Ratio = 0.63 (Total Current Assets 298.30b / Total Current Liabilities 475.39b)
Debt / Equity = 7.24 (Debt 1244.19b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 171.84b)
Debt / EBITDA = 126.1 (Net Debt 486.32b / EBITDA 9.86b)
Debt / FCF = 20.26 (Debt 1244.19b / FCF TTM 61.42b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 185.09b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 0.59% (Net Income 18.82b, Total Assets 3214.37b )
RoE = 10.17% (Net Income TTM 18.82b / Total Stockholder Equity 185.09b)
RoCE = 1.54% (Ebit 18.32b / (Equity 185.09b + L.T.Debt 1006.07b))
RoIC = 4.25% (NOPAT 14.17b / Invested Capital 333.54b)
WACC = 2.15% (E(228.50b)/V(1472.69b) * Re(8.42%)) + (D(1244.19b)/V(1472.69b) * Rd(1.29%) * (1-Tc(0.23)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -3.30%
Discount Rate = 8.42% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 80.23% ; FCFE base≈51.02b ; Y1≈62.94b ; Y5≈107.38b
Fair Price DCF = 488.7 (DCF Value 1697.79b / Shares Outstanding 3.47b; 5y FCF grow 25.0% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 45.79 | Revenue CAGR: 43.50%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -88.63
EPS Correlation: 1.51 | EPS CAGR: 31.29%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 30.79

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