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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). These companies are all part of the "banking" industry.

How does HSBC compare to Banco Santander?

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

HSBC has a beta of 0.579, meaning that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Banco Santander has a beta of 0.95, meaning that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
HSBC£67.61B3.63£29.03B£121.0011.83
Banco Santander£60.47B2.43£14.20B£105.009.71

In the previous week, HSBC had 6 more articles in the media than Banco Santander. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for HSBC and 3 mentions for Banco Santander. Banco Santander's average media sentiment score of 0.26 beat HSBC's score of -0.06 indicating that Banco Santander is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

HSBC presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,300.50, suggesting a potential downside of 9.16%. Given HSBC's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe HSBC is more favorable than Banco Santander.

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
Banco Santander
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

HSBC pays an annual dividend of GBX 73.59 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. Banco Santander pays an annual dividend of GBX 22.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. HSBC pays out 60.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Banco Santander pays out 21.4% 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.

32.3% of HSBC shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.6% of Banco Santander shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of HSBC shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.1% of Banco Santander shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Banco Santander has a net margin of 21.62% compared to HSBC's net margin of 17.67%. Banco Santander's return on equity of 15.80% beat HSBC's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
HSBC17.67% 12.07% 0.80%
Banco Santander 21.62%15.80%0.73%

Summary

HSBC beats Banco Santander on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does HSBC compare to Barclays?

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

HSBC pays an annual dividend of GBX 73.59 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. Barclays pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. HSBC pays out 60.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Barclays pays out 19.8% 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 a beta of 0.579, suggesting that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Barclays has a beta of 0.899, suggesting that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

HSBC presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,300.50, indicating a potential downside of 9.16%. Barclays has a consensus target price of GBX 532.50, indicating a potential upside of 7.26%. Given Barclays' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Barclays 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
Barclays
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

In the previous week, Barclays had 21 more articles in the media than HSBC. MarketBeat recorded 30 mentions for Barclays and 9 mentions for HSBC. Barclays' average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat HSBC's score of -0.06 indicating that Barclays is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
HSBC
0 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Barclays
13 Very Positive mention(s)
11 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
HSBC£67.61B3.63£29.03B£121.0011.83
Barclays£29.59B2.27£4.87B£43.4011.44

32.3% of HSBC shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.1% of Barclays shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of HSBC shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Barclays shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Barclays has a net margin of 17.81% compared to HSBC's net margin of 17.67%. HSBC's return on equity of 12.07% beat Barclays' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
HSBC17.67% 12.07% 0.80%
Barclays 17.81%9.46%0.32%

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 financial services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

HSBC has a beta of 0.579, suggesting that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lloyds Banking Group has a beta of 0.921, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
HSBC£67.61B3.63£29.03B£121.0011.83
Lloyds Banking Group£20.52B2.98£4.79B£7.6013.83

HSBC currently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,300.50, indicating a potential downside of 9.16%. Lloyds Banking Group has a consensus price target of GBX 113.44, indicating a potential upside of 7.94%. Given Lloyds Banking Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly 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)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56

HSBC pays an annual dividend of GBX 73.59 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. Lloyds Banking Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.33 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. 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.

32.3% 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 endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Lloyds Banking Group has a net margin of 25.91% compared to HSBC's net margin of 17.67%. HSBC's return on equity of 12.07% beat Lloyds Banking Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
HSBC17.67% 12.07% 0.80%
Lloyds Banking Group 25.91%10.75%0.57%

In the previous week, Lloyds Banking Group had 15 more articles in the media than HSBC. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Lloyds Banking Group and 9 mentions for HSBC. Lloyds Banking Group's average media sentiment score of 0.37 beat HSBC's score of -0.06 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
0 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Lloyds Banking Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
11 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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 financial services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

NatWest Group has a beta of 0.823, indicating that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HSBC has a beta of 0.579, indicating that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

NatWest Group has a net margin of 20.12% compared to HSBC's net margin of 17.67%. NatWest Group's return on equity of 14.97% beat HSBC's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NatWest Group20.12% 14.97% 0.64%
HSBC 17.67%12.07%0.80%

25.5% of NatWest Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.3% of HSBC shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of NatWest Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of HSBC shares are owned by 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.

NatWest Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 727.14, indicating a potential upside of 14.01%. HSBC has a consensus target price of GBX 1,300.50, indicating a potential downside of 9.16%. Given NatWest Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities 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)
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

In the previous week, HSBC had 8 more articles in the media than NatWest Group. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for HSBC and 1 mentions for NatWest Group. NatWest Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat HSBC's score of -0.06 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
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
HSBC
0 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NatWest Group£16.99B2.99£4.43B£69.809.14
HSBC£67.61B3.63£29.03B£121.0011.83

NatWest Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 32.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. HSBC pays an annual dividend of GBX 73.59 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. 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.

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 both large-cap banking companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and risk.

In the previous week, HSBC had 5 more articles in the media than Reckitt Benckiser Group. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for HSBC and 4 mentions for Reckitt Benckiser Group. Reckitt Benckiser Group's average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat HSBC's score of -0.06 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
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
HSBC
0 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

68.6% of Reckitt Benckiser Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.3% 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 large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Reckitt Benckiser Group has a net margin of 22.40% compared to HSBC's net margin of 17.67%. Reckitt Benckiser Group's return on equity of 45.27% beat HSBC's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Reckitt Benckiser Group22.40% 45.27% 7.51%
HSBC 17.67%12.07%0.80%

Reckitt Benckiser Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 6,204.29, indicating a potential upside of 34.47%. HSBC has a consensus price target of GBX 1,300.50, indicating a potential downside of 9.16%. Given Reckitt Benckiser Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly 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)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
HSBC
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Reckitt Benckiser Group£14.21B2.07£1.49B£486.679.48
HSBC£67.61B3.63£29.03B£121.0011.83

Reckitt Benckiser Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 214.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. HSBC pays an annual dividend of GBX 73.59 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. 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.

Reckitt Benckiser Group has a beta of 0.249, indicating that its stock price is 75% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HSBC has a beta of 0.579, indicating that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Reckitt Benckiser Group beats HSBC on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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HSBA vs. The Competition

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MetricHSBCBanks IndustryFinancial SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£245.49B£154.17B£6.03B£2.88B
Dividend Yield3.87%3.75%5.27%6.15%
P/E Ratio11.8320.9116.39366.85
Price / Sales3.6392.681,434.6986,444.11
Price / Cash0.091.3786.6727.85
Price / Book1.301.856.648.01
Net Income£29.03B£10.30B£1.13B£5.89B
7 Day Performance4.28%2.76%0.33%0.07%
1 Month Performance5.42%3.42%1.40%0.93%
1 Year Performance65.14%49.21%21.02%72.13%

HSBC Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HSBA
HSBC
2.2715 of 5 stars		GBX 1,431.60
-0.7%		GBX 1,300.50
-9.2%		+65.1%£245.49B£67.61B11.83219,000
BNC
Banco Santander
N/AGBX 1,002
+1.6%		N/A+73.8%£144.29B£60.47B9.54206,500
BARC
Barclays
2.6712 of 5 stars		GBX 487.63
+1.6%		GBX 527.50
+8.2%		+53.2%£66.03B£29.59B11.2487,400
LLOY
Lloyds Banking Group
2.7582 of 5 stars		GBX 104
+1.3%		GBX 113.44
+9.1%		+39.1%£60.60B£20.52B13.6859,400
NWG
NatWest Group
4.1244 of 5 stars		GBX 625.60
+1.8%		GBX 727.14
+16.2%		+25.9%£49.82B£16.99B8.9661,000

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