Do analysts rate BNC or HSBA?

HSBC has a consensus price target of GBX 1,300.50, indicating a potential downside of 6.68%. Given HSBC's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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 & 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 £60.47B 2.24 £14.20B £105.00 8.94 HSBC £67.61B 3.53 £29.03B £120.00 11.61

Is BNC or HSBA more profitable?

Banco Santander has a net margin of 21.70% compared to HSBC's net margin of 17.67%. Banco Santander's return on equity of 15.73% beat HSBC's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Banco Santander 21.70% 15.73% 0.73% HSBC 17.67% 12.07% 0.80%

Does the media favor BNC or HSBA?

In the previous week, HSBC had 3 more articles in the media than Banco Santander. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for HSBC and 2 mentions for Banco Santander. HSBC's average media sentiment score of 0.70 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) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral HSBC 2 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, HSBA or BARC?

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 HSBC £67.61B 3.53 £29.03B £120.00 11.61 Barclays £29.59B 2.11 £4.87B £43.40 10.55

Is HSBA or BARC more profitable?

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 HSBC 17.67% 12.07% 0.80% Barclays 17.81% 9.46% 0.32%

Does the media prefer HSBA or BARC?

In the previous week, Barclays had 40 more articles in the media than HSBC. MarketBeat recorded 45 mentions for Barclays and 5 mentions for HSBC. HSBC's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat Barclays' score of 0.58 indicating that HSBC is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment HSBC 2 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Barclays 24 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 4 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher valuation and earnings, LLOY or HSBA?

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 Lloyds Banking Group £20.52B 2.90 £4.79B £7.60 13.41 HSBC £67.61B 3.53 £29.03B £120.00 11.61

Does the media refer more to LLOY or HSBA?

In the previous week, Lloyds Banking Group had 9 more articles in the media than HSBC. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Lloyds Banking Group and 5 mentions for HSBC. HSBC's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat Lloyds Banking Group's score of 0.29 indicating that HSBC is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Lloyds Banking Group 3 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral HSBC 2 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, HSBA or NWG?

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 HSBC £67.61B 3.53 £29.03B £120.00 11.61 NatWest Group £16.99B 2.81 £4.43B £69.80 8.59

Is HSBA or NWG more profitable?

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 14.55% beat HSBC's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets HSBC 17.67% 12.07% 0.80% NatWest Group 20.12% 14.55% 0.64%

Which has higher 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 £14.21B 2.07 £1.49B £486.67 9.43 HSBC £67.61B 3.53 £29.03B £120.00 11.61

Does the media refer more to RKT or HSBA?

In the previous week, HSBC had 4 more articles in the media than Reckitt Benckiser Group. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for HSBC and 1 mentions for Reckitt Benckiser Group. HSBC's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat Reckitt Benckiser Group'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 Reckitt Benckiser 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 2 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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

How does HSBC compare to Banco Santander?

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

Banco Santander has a net margin of 21.70% compared to HSBC's net margin of 17.67%. Banco Santander's return on equity of 15.73% beat HSBC's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Banco Santander	21.70%	15.73%	0.73%
HSBC	17.67%	12.07%	0.80%

HSBC has a consensus price target of GBX 1,300.50, indicating a potential downside of 6.68%. Given HSBC's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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

38.3% of Banco Santander shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.9% of HSBC shares are held by institutional investors. 3.1% of Banco Santander shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of HSBC shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock 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	£60.47B	2.24	£14.20B	£105.00	8.94
HSBC	£67.61B	3.53	£29.03B	£120.00	11.61

Banco Santander pays an annual dividend of GBX 22.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. HSBC pays an annual dividend of GBX 64.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Banco Santander pays out 21.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. HSBC pays out 53.5% 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, HSBC had 3 more articles in the media than Banco Santander. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for HSBC and 2 mentions for Banco Santander. HSBC's average media sentiment score of 0.70 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)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
HSBC	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Banco Santander has a beta of 0.955, suggesting that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HSBC has a beta of 0.574, suggesting that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

HSBC beats Banco Santander on 12 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 contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and risk.

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
HSBC	17.67%	12.07%	0.80%
Barclays	17.81%	9.46%	0.32%

HSBC currently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,300.50, indicating a potential downside of 6.68%. Barclays has a consensus price target of GBX 527.50, indicating a potential upside of 15.19%. Given Barclays' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly 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

HSBC pays an annual dividend of GBX 64.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Barclays pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. HSBC pays out 53.5% 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.

32.9% of HSBC shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.1% of Barclays shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of HSBC shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Barclays shares are held 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.

In the previous week, Barclays had 40 more articles in the media than HSBC. MarketBeat recorded 45 mentions for Barclays and 5 mentions for HSBC. HSBC's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat Barclays' score of 0.58 indicating that HSBC is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
HSBC	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Barclays	24 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	4 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

HSBC has a beta of 0.574, meaning that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Barclays has a beta of 0.896, meaning that its share price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

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
HSBC	£67.61B	3.53	£29.03B	£120.00	11.61
Barclays	£29.59B	2.11	£4.87B	£43.40	10.55

Summary

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

How does HSBC compare to Lloyds Banking Group?

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

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
Lloyds Banking Group	25.91%	10.75%	0.57%
HSBC	17.67%	12.07%	0.80%

Lloyds Banking Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.33 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. HSBC pays an annual dividend of GBX 64.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Lloyds Banking Group pays out 43.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. HSBC pays out 53.5% 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 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
Lloyds Banking Group	£20.52B	2.90	£4.79B	£7.60	13.41
HSBC	£67.61B	3.53	£29.03B	£120.00	11.61

In the previous week, Lloyds Banking Group had 9 more articles in the media than HSBC. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Lloyds Banking Group and 5 mentions for HSBC. HSBC's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat Lloyds Banking Group's score of 0.29 indicating that HSBC is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Lloyds Banking Group	3 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
HSBC	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Lloyds Banking Group has a beta of 0.935, indicating that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HSBC has a beta of 0.574, indicating that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

Lloyds Banking Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 113.44, suggesting a potential upside of 11.33%. HSBC has a consensus price target of GBX 1,300.50, suggesting a potential downside of 6.68%. Given Lloyds Banking Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Lloyds Banking Group is more favorable than HSBC.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lloyds Banking Group	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56
HSBC	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.13

58.1% of Lloyds Banking Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.9% of HSBC shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Lloyds Banking 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, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Lloyds Banking Group beats HSBC on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does HSBC compare to NatWest Group?

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

32.9% of HSBC shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.5% of NatWest Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of HSBC shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of NatWest Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

HSBC presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,300.50, suggesting a potential downside of 6.68%. NatWest Group has a consensus target price of GBX 727.14, suggesting a potential upside of 21.31%. Given NatWest Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe NatWest 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
NatWest Group	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

HSBC pays an annual dividend of GBX 64.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. NatWest Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 32.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.4%. HSBC pays out 53.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. NatWest Group pays out 46.6% 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 is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, HSBC had 5 more articles in the media than NatWest Group. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for HSBC and 0 mentions for NatWest Group. HSBC's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat NatWest Group's score of 0.00 indicating that HSBC is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
HSBC	Positive
NatWest Group	Neutral

HSBC has a beta of 0.574, meaning that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NatWest Group has a beta of 0.828, meaning that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

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
HSBC	£67.61B	3.53	£29.03B	£120.00	11.61
NatWest Group	£16.99B	2.81	£4.43B	£69.80	8.59

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 14.55% beat HSBC's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
HSBC	17.67%	12.07%	0.80%
NatWest Group	20.12%	14.55%	0.64%

Summary

HSBC and NatWest Group 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 stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, risk, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership.

Reckitt Benckiser Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 6,204.29, suggesting a potential upside of 35.14%. HSBC has a consensus price target of GBX 1,300.50, suggesting a potential downside of 6.68%. Given Reckitt Benckiser Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research 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)	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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Reckitt Benckiser Group	£14.21B	2.07	£1.49B	£486.67	9.43
HSBC	£67.61B	3.53	£29.03B	£120.00	11.61

Reckitt Benckiser Group has a net margin of 25.23% compared to HSBC's net margin of 17.67%. Reckitt Benckiser Group's return on equity of 38.45% beat HSBC's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Reckitt Benckiser Group	25.23%	38.45%	7.51%
HSBC	17.67%	12.07%	0.80%

Reckitt Benckiser Group has a beta of 0.249, meaning that its stock price is 75% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HSBC has a beta of 0.574, meaning that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

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 64.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Reckitt Benckiser Group pays out 44.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. HSBC pays out 53.5% 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 is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

68.6% of Reckitt Benckiser Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 32.9% 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 company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, HSBC had 4 more articles in the media than Reckitt Benckiser Group. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for HSBC and 1 mentions for Reckitt Benckiser Group. HSBC's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat Reckitt Benckiser Group'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
Reckitt Benckiser 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	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Reckitt Benckiser Group beats HSBC on 11 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	Financial Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£238.98B	£143.39B	£5.85B	£2.81B
Dividend Yield	3.96%	3.75%	5.20%	6.06%
P/E Ratio	11.61	17.64	16.06	365.74
Price / Sales	3.53	89.19	1,030.63	87,755.58
Price / Cash	0.09	1.21	95.17	27.89
Price / Book	1.26	1.72	6.52	7.79
Net Income	£29.03B	£10.30B	£1.14B	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	1.53%	-0.95%	0.97%	0.83%
1 Month Performance	3.31%	1.17%	2.76%	10.99%
1 Year Performance	58.55%	44.69%	20.53%	78.79%

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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	2.7754 of 5 stars	GBX 1,393.60 +0.9%	GBX 1,300.50 -6.7%	+59.9%	£238.98B	£67.61B	11.61	219,000	Insider Trade High Trading Volume
BNC Banco Santander	N/A	GBX 890 +0.3%	N/A	+59.2%	£128.16B	£60.47B	8.48	206,500
BARC Barclays	3.3497 of 5 stars	GBX 430.40 +0.7%	GBX 527.50 +22.6%	+40.5%	£58.68B	£29.59B	9.92	87,400	Trending News High Trading Volume
LLOY Lloyds Banking Group	3.184 of 5 stars	GBX 96.68 +1.6%	GBX 113.44 +17.3%	+32.0%	£56.45B	£20.52B	12.72	59,400	Trending News High Trading Volume
NWG NatWest Group	4.4115 of 5 stars	GBX 570.80 +0.5%	GBX 727.14 +27.4%	+14.6%	£45.45B	£16.99B	8.18	61,000	High Trading Volume

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HSBC (HSBA) Competitors

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

How does HSBC compare to Banco Santander?

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How does HSBC compare to Barclays?

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How does HSBC compare to Reckitt Benckiser Group?

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HSBC (HSBA) Competitors

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

How does HSBC compare to Banco Santander?

Is BNC or HSBA more profitable?

Do analysts rate BNC or HSBA?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in BNC or HSBA?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, BNC or HSBA?

Is BNC or HSBA a better dividend stock?

Does the media favor BNC or HSBA?

Which has more risk and volatility, BNC or HSBA?

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How does HSBC compare to Barclays?

Is HSBA or BARC more profitable?

Do analysts prefer HSBA or BARC?

Is HSBA or BARC a better dividend stock?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in HSBA or BARC?

Does the media prefer HSBA or BARC?

Which has more risk & volatility, HSBA or BARC?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, HSBA or BARC?

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How does HSBC compare to Lloyds Banking Group?

Is LLOY or HSBA more profitable?

Is LLOY or HSBA a better dividend stock?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, LLOY or HSBA?

Does the media refer more to LLOY or HSBA?

Which has more risk & volatility, LLOY or HSBA?

Do analysts recommend LLOY or HSBA?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in LLOY or HSBA?

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How does HSBC compare to NatWest Group?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in HSBA or NWG?

Do analysts prefer HSBA or NWG?

Is HSBA or NWG a better dividend stock?

Does the media favor HSBA or NWG?

Which has more volatility and risk, HSBA or NWG?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, HSBA or NWG?

Is HSBA or NWG more profitable?

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How does HSBC compare to Reckitt Benckiser Group?

Do analysts rate RKT or HSBA?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, RKT or HSBA?

Is RKT or HSBA more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, RKT or HSBA?

Is RKT or HSBA a better dividend stock?

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

Does the media refer more to RKT or HSBA?

Summary

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Media Sentiment Over Time

HSBA vs. The Competition

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