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Bank of America (BAC) vs. HSBC (HSBC)

This page compares Bank of America (BAC) with HSBC (HSBC) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Bank of America (BAC) and HSBC (HSBC) are both classified in the Diversified Banks sub-industry within the broader Banks industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Bank of America (BAC) trades as a standard ordinary-equity line, while HSBC (HSBC) is an ADR tied to a foreign-share or depositary-receipt structure — compare with FX exposure, program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

SymbolBACHSBC
NameBank of America CorporationHSBC Holdings plc Sponsored ADR
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
GICS SectorFinancialsFinancials
GICS Industry GroupBanksBanks
GICS IndustryBanksBanks
GICS Sub-IndustryDiversified BanksDiversified Banks
Market Capitalization382.01 billion USD311.41 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateFebruary 21, 1973July 16, 1999
Security TypeCommon StockADR

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Bank of America (BAC) at 13.36 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while HSBC (HSBC) at 15.01 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — HSBC carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

BAC

Banks industry group

13.36

Max
20.28
Q3
14.89
Median
12.28
Q1
10.70
Min
5.83

HSBC

Banks industry group

15.01

Max
20.28
Q3
14.89
Median
12.28
Q1
10.70
Min
5.83
Bank of America (BAC) vs. HSBC (HSBC): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Bank of America (BAC) in Banks or HSBC (HSBC) in Banks under our convention.

BAC

Banks industry group

3.49

Max
5.92
Q3
4.25
Median
3.59
Q1
3.12
Min
1.72

HSBC

Banks industry group

4.88

Max
5.92
Q3
4.25
Median
3.59
Q1
3.12
Min
1.72
Bank of America (BAC) vs. HSBC (HSBC): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Bank of America (BAC) at 1.39 sits near its industry’s typical Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while HSBC (HSBC) at 7.13 prices above its benchmark range — HSBC looks rich relative to book.

BAC

Banks industry group

1.39

Max
2.14
Q3
1.51
Median
1.24
Q1
1.08
Min
0.61

HSBC

Banks industry group

7.13

Max
2.14
Q3
1.51
Median
1.24
Q1
1.08
Min
0.61
Bank of America (BAC) vs. HSBC (HSBC): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolBACHSBC
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)13.3615.01
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)3.494.88
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.397.13
Free Cash Flow Yield----

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Bank of America (BAC) at 10.64% and HSBC (HSBC) at 11.61% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.

BAC

Banks industry group

10.64%

Max
19.84%
Q3
13.17%
Median
10.83%
Q1
8.56%
Min
3.15%

HSBC

Banks industry group

11.61%

Max
19.84%
Q3
13.17%
Median
10.83%
Q1
8.56%
Min
3.15%
Bank of America (BAC) vs. HSBC (HSBC): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

HSBC (HSBC) at 34.98% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Bank of America (BAC) at 28.96%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

BAC

Banks industry group

28.96%

Max
47.55%
Q3
34.61%
Median
30.31%
Q1
25.85%
Min
12.76%

HSBC

Banks industry group

34.98%

Max
47.55%
Q3
34.61%
Median
30.31%
Q1
25.85%
Min
12.76%
Bank of America (BAC) vs. HSBC (HSBC): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Operating Profit Margin (TTM) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Bank of America (BAC) in Banks or HSBC (HSBC) in Banks under our convention.

BAC

Banks industry group

35.96%

Max
65.49%
Q3
47.73%
Median
42.03%
Q1
35.83%
Min
22.32%

HSBC

Banks industry group

50.68%

Max
65.49%
Q3
47.73%
Median
42.03%
Q1
35.83%
Min
22.32%
Bank of America (BAC) vs. HSBC (HSBC): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolBACHSBC
Return on Equity (TTM)10.64%11.61%
Return on Assets (TTM)0.93%0.72%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)28.96%34.98%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)35.96%50.68%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)0.00%0.00%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Bank of America (BAC) vs. HSBC (HSBC): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolBACHSBC
1-Year Revenue Growth6.84%-1.74%
3-Year Revenue CAGR6.00%7.22%

EPS Growth

Bank of America (BAC) vs. HSBC (HSBC): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolBACHSBC
1-Year EPS Growth18.69%-3.23%
3-Year EPS CAGR6.10%17.49%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Current Ratio (MRQ) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Bank of America (BAC) in Banks or HSBC (HSBC) in Banks under our convention.

BAC

Banks industry group

--

Max
--
Q3
--
Median
--
Q1
--
Min
--

HSBC

Banks industry group

--

Max
--
Q3
--
Median
--
Q1
--
Min
--
Bank of America (BAC) vs. HSBC (HSBC): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ). No industry group benchmark is available for either stock for this metric.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Bank of America (BAC) in Banks or HSBC (HSBC) in Banks under our convention.

BAC

Banks industry group

--

Max
--
Q3
--
Median
--
Q1
--
Min
--

HSBC

Banks industry group

--

Max
--
Q3
--
Median
--
Q1
--
Min
--
Bank of America (BAC) vs. HSBC (HSBC): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ). No industry group benchmark is available for either stock for this metric.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolBACHSBC
Current Ratio (MRQ)----
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)----
Net Debt / EBITDA----

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

HSBC (HSBC) at 4.13% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Bank of America (BAC) at 2.08%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

BAC

Banks industry group

2.08%

Max
5.90%
Q3
3.46%
Median
2.70%
Q1
1.78%
Min
0.00%

HSBC

Banks industry group

4.13%

Max
5.90%
Q3
3.46%
Median
2.70%
Q1
1.78%
Min
0.00%
Bank of America (BAC) vs. HSBC (HSBC): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Bank of America (BAC) at 27.30% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. HSBC (HSBC) at 61.98% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

BAC

Banks industry group

27.30%

Max
77.19%
Q3
42.92%
Median
29.11%
Q1
19.77%
Min
0.00%

HSBC

Banks industry group

61.98%

Max
77.19%
Q3
42.92%
Median
29.11%
Q1
19.77%
Min
0.00%
Bank of America (BAC) vs. HSBC (HSBC): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolBACHSBC
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.08%4.13%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)27.30%61.98%

Performance & Risk

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Bank of America (BAC) vs. HSBC (HSBC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolBACHSBC
1-Year Return24.67%59.82%
1-Year Volatility21.58%26.25%
Beta1.170.59
3-Month Avg. Volume38.19M1.92M