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HSBC (HSBC) vs. JPMorgan Chase (JPM)

This page compares HSBC (HSBC) with JPMorgan Chase (JPM) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

HSBC (HSBC) and JPMorgan Chase (JPM) are both classified in the Diversified Banks sub-industry within the broader Banks industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) 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.

SymbolHSBCJPM
NameHSBC Holdings plc Sponsored ADRJPMorgan Chase & Co.
Country/RegionUnited KingdomUnited States
GICS SectorFinancialsFinancials
GICS Industry GroupBanksBanks
GICS IndustryBanksBanks
GICS Sub-IndustryDiversified BanksDiversified Banks
Market Capitalization306.40 billion USD837.88 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateJuly 16, 1999March 17, 1980
Security TypeADRCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both HSBC (HSBC) at 14.77 and JPMorgan Chase (JPM) at 14.97 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

HSBC

Banks industry group

14.77

Max
21.00
Q3
15.02
Median
12.55
Q1
10.95
Min
5.90

JPM

Banks industry group

14.97

Max
21.00
Q3
15.02
Median
12.55
Q1
10.95
Min
5.90
HSBC (HSBC) vs. JPMorgan Chase (JPM): 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 HSBC (HSBC) in Banks or JPMorgan Chase (JPM) in Banks under our convention.

HSBC

Banks industry group

4.80

Max
6.00
Q3
4.33
Median
3.68
Q1
3.17
Min
1.73

JPM

Banks industry group

4.83

Max
6.00
Q3
4.33
Median
3.68
Q1
3.17
Min
1.73
HSBC (HSBC) vs. JPMorgan Chase (JPM): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Measured against book value, both HSBC (HSBC) at 7.03 and JPMorgan Chase (JPM) at 2.44 look expensive — each Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) sits above its industry’s benchmark range.

HSBC

Banks industry group

7.03

Max
2.06
Q3
1.53
Median
1.26
Q1
1.11
Min
0.62

JPM

Banks industry group

2.44

Max
2.06
Q3
1.53
Median
1.26
Q1
1.11
Min
0.62
HSBC (HSBC) vs. JPMorgan Chase (JPM): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolHSBCJPM
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)14.7714.97
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)4.804.83
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)7.032.44
Free Cash Flow Yield----

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) at 16.47% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of HSBC (HSBC) at 11.61%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

HSBC

Banks industry group

11.61%

Max
19.84%
Q3
13.11%
Median
10.82%
Q1
8.56%
Min
3.15%

JPM

Banks industry group

16.47%

Max
19.84%
Q3
13.11%
Median
10.82%
Q1
8.56%
Min
3.15%
HSBC (HSBC) vs. JPMorgan Chase (JPM): 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 JPMorgan Chase (JPM) at 33.94%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

HSBC

Banks industry group

34.98%

Max
47.55%
Q3
34.64%
Median
30.31%
Q1
25.75%
Min
12.76%

JPM

Banks industry group

33.94%

Max
47.55%
Q3
34.64%
Median
30.31%
Q1
25.75%
Min
12.76%
HSBC (HSBC) vs. JPMorgan Chase (JPM): 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 HSBC (HSBC) in Banks or JPMorgan Chase (JPM) in Banks under our convention.

HSBC

Banks industry group

50.68%

Max
65.49%
Q3
47.71%
Median
42.03%
Q1
35.80%
Min
22.32%

JPM

Banks industry group

43.74%

Max
65.49%
Q3
47.71%
Median
42.03%
Q1
35.80%
Min
22.32%
HSBC (HSBC) vs. JPMorgan Chase (JPM): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolHSBCJPM
Return on Equity (TTM)11.61%16.47%
Return on Assets (TTM)0.72%1.27%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)34.98%33.94%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)50.68%43.74%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)0.00%0.00%

Growth

Revenue Growth

HSBC (HSBC) vs. JPMorgan Chase (JPM): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolHSBCJPM
1-Year Revenue Growth-1.74%7.32%
3-Year Revenue CAGR7.22%12.50%

EPS Growth

HSBC (HSBC) vs. JPMorgan Chase (JPM): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolHSBCJPM
1-Year EPS Growth-3.23%1.37%
3-Year EPS CAGR17.49%18.31%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Current Ratio (MRQ) isn’t a meaningful figure for either HSBC (HSBC) in Banks or JPMorgan Chase (JPM) in Banks under our convention.

HSBC

Banks industry group

--

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

JPM

Banks industry group

--

Max
--
Q3
--
Median
--
Q1
--
Min
--
HSBC (HSBC) vs. JPMorgan Chase (JPM): 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 HSBC (HSBC) in Banks or JPMorgan Chase (JPM) in Banks under our convention.

HSBC

Banks industry group

--

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

JPM

Banks industry group

--

Max
--
Q3
--
Median
--
Q1
--
Min
--
HSBC (HSBC) vs. JPMorgan Chase (JPM): 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

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

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

HSBC (HSBC) at 4.20% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of JPMorgan Chase (JPM) at 1.92%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

HSBC

Banks industry group

4.20%

Max
5.68%
Q3
3.37%
Median
2.63%
Q1
1.78%
Min
0.00%

JPM

Banks industry group

1.92%

Max
5.68%
Q3
3.37%
Median
2.63%
Q1
1.78%
Min
0.00%
HSBC (HSBC) vs. JPMorgan Chase (JPM): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) at 28.24% 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.

HSBC

Banks industry group

61.98%

Max
74.88%
Q3
42.74%
Median
29.08%
Q1
19.87%
Min
0.00%

JPM

Banks industry group

28.24%

Max
74.88%
Q3
42.74%
Median
29.08%
Q1
19.87%
Min
0.00%
HSBC (HSBC) vs. JPMorgan Chase (JPM): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolHSBCJPM
Dividend Yield (TTM)4.20%1.92%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)61.98%28.24%

Performance & Risk

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

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolHSBCJPM
1-Year Return60.06%19.35%
1-Year Volatility26.30%21.67%
Beta0.590.99
3-Month Avg. Volume1.91M9.13M