Do analysts prefer BNC or HSBA?

HSBC has a consensus target price of GBX 1,301.75, suggesting a potential downside of 17.40%. Given HSBC's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe HSBC is more favorable than Banco Santander. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Banco Santander 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 HSBC 0 Sell rating(s) 7 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.13

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, BNC or HSBA?

HSBC has higher revenue and earnings than Banco Santander. Banco Santander is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HSBC, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Banco Santander £61.87B 2.43 £14.20B £105.00 10.00 HSBC £72.41B 3.73 £29.03B £121.00 13.02

Is BNC or HSBA more profitable?

Banco Santander has a net margin of 21.77% compared to HSBC's net margin of 17.67%. Banco Santander's return on equity of 15.56% beat HSBC's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Banco Santander 21.77% 15.56% 0.73% HSBC 17.67% 11.41% 0.80%

Does the media favor BNC or HSBA?

In the previous week, HSBC had 9 more articles in the media than Banco Santander. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for HSBC and 1 mentions for Banco Santander. HSBC's average media sentiment score of 0.05 beat Banco Santander's score of 0.00 indicating that HSBC is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Banco Santander 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral HSBC 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 7 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has better earnings and valuation, BARC or HSBA?

HSBC has higher revenue and earnings than Barclays. Barclays is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HSBC, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Barclays £30.75B 2.24 £4.87B £43.40 11.79 HSBC £72.41B 3.73 £29.03B £121.00 13.02

Is BARC or HSBA more profitable?

Barclays has a net margin of 25.61% compared to HSBC's net margin of 17.67%. HSBC's return on equity of 11.41% beat Barclays' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Barclays 25.61% 10.11% 0.32% HSBC 17.67% 11.41% 0.80%

Does the media prefer BARC or HSBA?

In the previous week, Barclays had 91 more articles in the media than HSBC. MarketBeat recorded 101 mentions for Barclays and 10 mentions for HSBC. Barclays' average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat HSBC's score of 0.05 indicating that Barclays is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Barclays 48 Very Positive mention(s) 16 Positive mention(s) 13 Neutral mention(s) 6 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive HSBC 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 7 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, HSBA or LLOY?

HSBC has higher revenue and earnings than Lloyds Banking Group. HSBC is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lloyds Banking Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio HSBC £72.41B 3.73 £29.03B £121.00 13.02 Lloyds Banking Group £21.25B 3.14 £4.79B £7.60 15.09

Does the media favor HSBA or LLOY?

In the previous week, Lloyds Banking Group had 28 more articles in the media than HSBC. MarketBeat recorded 38 mentions for Lloyds Banking Group and 10 mentions for HSBC. Lloyds Banking Group's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat HSBC's score of 0.05 indicating that Lloyds Banking Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment HSBC 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 7 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Lloyds Banking Group 10 Very Positive mention(s) 15 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, NWG or HSBA?

HSBC has higher revenue and earnings than NatWest Group. NatWest Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HSBC, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio NatWest Group £16.99B 3.31 £4.43B £69.80 10.11 HSBC £72.41B 3.73 £29.03B £121.00 13.02

Is NWG or HSBA more profitable?

NatWest Group has a net margin of 20.89% compared to HSBC's net margin of 17.67%. NatWest Group's return on equity of 16.16% beat HSBC's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets NatWest Group 20.89% 16.16% 0.64% HSBC 17.67% 11.41% 0.80%

Does the media prefer NWG or HSBA?

In the previous week, HSBC had 4 more articles in the media than NatWest Group. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for HSBC and 6 mentions for NatWest Group. NatWest Group's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat HSBC's score of 0.05 indicating that NatWest Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment NatWest Group 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive HSBC 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 7 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, RKT or HSBA?

HSBC has higher revenue and earnings than Reckitt Benckiser Group. Reckitt Benckiser Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HSBC, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Reckitt Benckiser Group £13.64B 2.44 £1.49B £486.67 10.77 HSBC £72.41B 3.73 £29.03B £121.00 13.02

Does the media refer more to RKT or HSBA?

In the previous week, Reckitt Benckiser Group had 2 more articles in the media than HSBC. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Reckitt Benckiser Group and 10 mentions for HSBC. Reckitt Benckiser Group's average media sentiment score of 0.51 beat HSBC's score of 0.05 indicating that Reckitt Benckiser Group is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Reckitt Benckiser Group 2 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive HSBC 1 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 7 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

HSBC (HSBA) Competitors

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HSBA vs. BNC, BARC, LLOY, NWG, and RKT

Should you buy HSBC stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares HSBC with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with HSBC include Banco Santander (BNC), Barclays (BARC), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), NatWest Group (NWG), and Reckitt Benckiser Group (RKT).

How does HSBC compare to Banco Santander?

Banco Santander (LON:BNC) and HSBC (LON:HSBA) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, risk, dividends and earnings.

HSBC has a consensus target price of GBX 1,301.75, suggesting a potential downside of 17.40%. Given HSBC's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe HSBC is more favorable than Banco Santander.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Banco Santander	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
HSBC	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.13

In the previous week, HSBC had 9 more articles in the media than Banco Santander. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for HSBC and 1 mentions for Banco Santander. HSBC's average media sentiment score of 0.05 beat Banco Santander's score of 0.00 indicating that HSBC is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Banco Santander	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
HSBC	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Banco Santander has a net margin of 21.77% compared to HSBC's net margin of 17.67%. Banco Santander's return on equity of 15.56% beat HSBC's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Banco Santander	21.77%	15.56%	0.73%
HSBC	17.67%	11.41%	0.80%

38.1% of Banco Santander shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.5% of HSBC shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.1% of Banco Santander shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of HSBC shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

HSBC has higher revenue and earnings than Banco Santander. Banco Santander is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HSBC, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Banco Santander	£61.87B	2.43	£14.20B	£105.00	10.00
HSBC	£72.41B	3.73	£29.03B	£121.00	13.02

Banco Santander has a beta of 0.934, meaning that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HSBC has a beta of 0.565, meaning that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

Banco Santander pays an annual dividend of GBX 22.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. HSBC pays an annual dividend of GBX 73.59 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. Banco Santander pays out 21.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. HSBC pays out 60.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

HSBC beats Banco Santander on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does HSBC compare to Barclays?

Barclays (LON:BARC) and HSBC (LON:HSBA) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, risk, profitability and dividends.

Barclays has a net margin of 25.61% compared to HSBC's net margin of 17.67%. HSBC's return on equity of 11.41% beat Barclays' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Barclays	25.61%	10.11%	0.32%
HSBC	17.67%	11.41%	0.80%

HSBC has higher revenue and earnings than Barclays. Barclays is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HSBC, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Barclays	£30.75B	2.24	£4.87B	£43.40	11.79
HSBC	£72.41B	3.73	£29.03B	£121.00	13.02

Barclays currently has a consensus price target of GBX 575, suggesting a potential upside of 12.37%. HSBC has a consensus price target of GBX 1,301.75, suggesting a potential downside of 17.40%. Given Barclays' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Barclays is more favorable than HSBC.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Barclays	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86
HSBC	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.13

39.1% of Barclays shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.5% of HSBC shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Barclays shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of HSBC shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Barclays pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. HSBC pays an annual dividend of GBX 73.59 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. Barclays pays out 19.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. HSBC pays out 60.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

In the previous week, Barclays had 91 more articles in the media than HSBC. MarketBeat recorded 101 mentions for Barclays and 10 mentions for HSBC. Barclays' average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat HSBC's score of 0.05 indicating that Barclays is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Barclays	48 Very Positive mention(s)	16 Positive mention(s)	13 Neutral mention(s)	6 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
HSBC	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Barclays has a beta of 0.884, suggesting that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HSBC has a beta of 0.565, suggesting that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Barclays beats HSBC on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does HSBC compare to Lloyds Banking Group?

HSBC (LON:HSBA) and Lloyds Banking Group (LON:LLOY) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and risk.

Lloyds Banking Group has a net margin of 26.73% compared to HSBC's net margin of 17.67%. HSBC's return on equity of 11.41% beat Lloyds Banking Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
HSBC	17.67%	11.41%	0.80%
Lloyds Banking Group	26.73%	11.05%	0.57%

HSBC has a beta of 0.565, indicating that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lloyds Banking Group has a beta of 0.907, indicating that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

HSBC pays an annual dividend of GBX 73.59 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. Lloyds Banking Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.33 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. HSBC pays out 60.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lloyds Banking Group pays out 43.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

32.5% of HSBC shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.1% of Lloyds Banking Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of HSBC shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Lloyds Banking Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Lloyds Banking Group had 28 more articles in the media than HSBC. MarketBeat recorded 38 mentions for Lloyds Banking Group and 10 mentions for HSBC. Lloyds Banking Group's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat HSBC's score of 0.05 indicating that Lloyds Banking Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
HSBC	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Lloyds Banking Group	10 Very Positive mention(s)	15 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

HSBC has higher revenue and earnings than Lloyds Banking Group. HSBC is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lloyds Banking Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
HSBC	£72.41B	3.73	£29.03B	£121.00	13.02
Lloyds Banking Group	£21.25B	3.14	£4.79B	£7.60	15.09

HSBC currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,301.75, suggesting a potential downside of 17.40%. Lloyds Banking Group has a consensus target price of GBX 114.20, suggesting a potential downside of 0.44%. Given Lloyds Banking Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Lloyds Banking Group is more favorable than HSBC.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
HSBC	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.13
Lloyds Banking Group	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Summary

Lloyds Banking Group beats HSBC on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does HSBC compare to NatWest Group?

NatWest Group (LON:NWG) and HSBC (LON:HSBA) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and valuation.

HSBC has higher revenue and earnings than NatWest Group. NatWest Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HSBC, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
NatWest Group	£16.99B	3.31	£4.43B	£69.80	10.11
HSBC	£72.41B	3.73	£29.03B	£121.00	13.02

NatWest Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 32.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. HSBC pays an annual dividend of GBX 73.59 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. NatWest Group pays out 46.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. HSBC pays out 60.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

NatWest Group has a net margin of 20.89% compared to HSBC's net margin of 17.67%. NatWest Group's return on equity of 16.16% beat HSBC's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NatWest Group	20.89%	16.16%	0.64%
HSBC	17.67%	11.41%	0.80%

NatWest Group has a beta of 0.814, suggesting that its share price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HSBC has a beta of 0.565, suggesting that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

25.5% of NatWest Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.5% of HSBC shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of NatWest Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of HSBC shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

NatWest Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 743.75, indicating a potential upside of 5.38%. HSBC has a consensus price target of GBX 1,301.75, indicating a potential downside of 17.40%. Given NatWest Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe NatWest Group is more favorable than HSBC.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NatWest Group	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.63
HSBC	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.13

In the previous week, HSBC had 4 more articles in the media than NatWest Group. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for HSBC and 6 mentions for NatWest Group. NatWest Group's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat HSBC's score of 0.05 indicating that NatWest Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
NatWest Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
HSBC	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

NatWest Group and HSBC tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does HSBC compare to Reckitt Benckiser Group?

Reckitt Benckiser Group (LON:RKT) and HSBC (LON:HSBA) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

68.6% of Reckitt Benckiser Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.5% of HSBC shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Reckitt Benckiser Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of HSBC shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Reckitt Benckiser Group has a beta of 0.247, meaning that its share price is 75% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HSBC has a beta of 0.565, meaning that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Reckitt Benckiser Group had 2 more articles in the media than HSBC. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Reckitt Benckiser Group and 10 mentions for HSBC. Reckitt Benckiser Group's average media sentiment score of 0.51 beat HSBC's score of 0.05 indicating that Reckitt Benckiser Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Reckitt Benckiser Group	2 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
HSBC	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Reckitt Benckiser Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 214.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. HSBC pays an annual dividend of GBX 73.59 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. Reckitt Benckiser Group pays out 44.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. HSBC pays out 60.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

HSBC has higher revenue and earnings than Reckitt Benckiser Group. Reckitt Benckiser Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HSBC, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Reckitt Benckiser Group	£13.64B	2.44	£1.49B	£486.67	10.77
HSBC	£72.41B	3.73	£29.03B	£121.00	13.02

Reckitt Benckiser Group has a net margin of 21.09% compared to HSBC's net margin of 17.67%. Reckitt Benckiser Group's return on equity of 42.87% beat HSBC's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Reckitt Benckiser Group	21.09%	42.87%	7.51%
HSBC	17.67%	11.41%	0.80%

Reckitt Benckiser Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 6,242.86, indicating a potential upside of 19.14%. HSBC has a consensus target price of GBX 1,301.75, indicating a potential downside of 17.40%. Given Reckitt Benckiser Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Reckitt Benckiser Group is more favorable than HSBC.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Reckitt Benckiser Group	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57
HSBC	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.13

Summary

Reckitt Benckiser Group beats HSBC on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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HSBA vs. The Competition

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Metric	HSBC	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£265.42B	£22.56B	£13.63B	£2.78B
Dividend Yield	3.59%	3.21%	5.96%	6.15%
P/E Ratio	13.02	28.09	28.67	368.29
Price / Sales	3.73	9.48	469.73	83,501.30
Price / Cash	0.09	16.16	52.58	27.89
Price / Book	1.43	1.38	3.68	7.04
Net Income	£29.03B	£2.58B	£1.31B	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	1.49%	0.95%	4.00%	6.43%
1 Month Performance	9.05%	2.40%	-0.17%	0.02%
1 Year Performance	71.70%	30.94%	12.94%	63.72%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
HSBA HSBC	2.108 of 5 stars	GBX 1,576 -0.7%	GBX 1,301.75 -17.4%	+71.7%	£265.42B	£72.41B	13.02	219,000	News Coverage
BNC Banco Santander	N/A	GBX 1,050 -0.4%	N/A	+66.9%	£150.44B	£61.87B	10.00	206,500
BARC Barclays	4.1578 of 5 stars	GBX 511.71 +0.2%	GBX 575 +12.4%	+43.5%	£69.01B	£30.75B	11.79	87,400	Trending News Earnings Report Analyst Forecast Insider Trade
LLOY Lloyds Banking Group	1.9531 of 5 stars	GBX 114.70 -0.8%	GBX 114.20 -0.4%	+51.5%	£66.72B	£20.52B	15.09	59,400	Trending News Earnings Report Analyst Forecast
NWG NatWest Group	3.7231 of 5 stars	GBX 705.80 +3.2%	GBX 743.75 +5.4%	+38.0%	£56.18B	£16.99B	10.11	61,000	News Coverage Earnings Report Analyst Forecast

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HSBC (HSBA) Competitors

HSBA vs. BNC, BARC, LLOY, NWG, and RKT

How does HSBC compare to Banco Santander?

Do analysts prefer BNC or HSBA?

Does the media favor BNC or HSBA?

Is BNC or HSBA more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of BNC or HSBA?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, BNC or HSBA?

Which has more volatility & risk, BNC or HSBA?

Is BNC or HSBA a better dividend stock?

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How does HSBC compare to Barclays?

Is BARC or HSBA more profitable?

Which has better earnings and valuation, BARC or HSBA?

Do analysts rate BARC or HSBA?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of BARC or HSBA?

Is BARC or HSBA a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer BARC or HSBA?

Which has more risk & volatility, BARC or HSBA?

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How does HSBC compare to Lloyds Banking Group?

Is HSBA or LLOY more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, HSBA or LLOY?

Is HSBA or LLOY a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of HSBA or LLOY?

Does the media favor HSBA or LLOY?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, HSBA or LLOY?

Do analysts recommend HSBA or LLOY?

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How does HSBC compare to NatWest Group?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, NWG or HSBA?

Is NWG or HSBA a better dividend stock?

Is NWG or HSBA more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, NWG or HSBA?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in NWG or HSBA?

Do analysts prefer NWG or HSBA?

Does the media prefer NWG or HSBA?

Summary

How does HSBC compare to Reckitt Benckiser Group?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in RKT or HSBA?

Which has more risk & volatility, RKT or HSBA?

Does the media refer more to RKT or HSBA?

Is RKT or HSBA a better dividend stock?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, RKT or HSBA?

Is RKT or HSBA more profitable?

Do analysts recommend RKT or HSBA?

Summary

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

HSBA vs. The Competition

HSBC Competitors List

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