HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) — Stock Score Summary

HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 48/100 based on Quality (35/100), Value (29/100), and Momentum (71/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. HSBC is a massive, complex global bank. While it has exposure to Asian trade flows, it is heavily leveraged, highly regulated, and fails our core quality filters for concentrated investing.

HSBC Holdings plc is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organizations, serving millions of customers across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East. The bank's competitive moat is its unparalleled global footprint and dominant position in trade finance and cross-border banking, particularly in high-growth Asian markets. HSBC operates as a systemically important, diversified global financial institution.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$89.34
Market Cap$318.8B
P/E (TTM)15.31
P/E (Forward)9.79
Price/Book7.27
Return on Equity11.6%
Gross Margin0.0%
Operating Margin50.7%
Revenue Growth3.3%
Dividend Yield4.0%

HSBC Holdings plc operates in the Banks - Diversified industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HSBC Holdings plc’s (HSBC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) is 48/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (35), Value (29), and Momentum (71) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does HSBC Holdings plc have an economic moat?
HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) has a Quality factor score of 35/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is HSBC Holdings plc a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 48/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is HSBC Holdings plc in?
HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Banks - Diversified industry (United Kingdom).
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