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HSBC (HSBC) vs. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG)

This page compares HSBC (HSBC) with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

HSBC (HSBC) and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) are both classified in the Diversified Banks sub-industry within the broader Banks industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Both HSBC (HSBC, ADR) and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG, ADR) trade as depositary receipts or similar foreign-share lines; core company financials may still be comparable, but trading line, FX, program fees, dividend withholding, and home-market rules are worth keeping in view.

SymbolHSBCMUFG
Company NameHSBC Holdings plcMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
Country/RegionUnited KingdomJapan
GICS SectorFinancialsFinancials
GICS Industry GroupBanksBanks
GICS IndustryBanksBanks
GICS Sub-IndustryDiversified BanksDiversified Banks
Market Capitalization303.42 billion USD219.54 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateJuly 16, 1999April 2, 2001
Security TypeADRADR

Historical Performance

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HSBC (HSBC) vs. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolHSBCMUFG
5-Day Price Return-0.91%6.20%
13-Week Price Return7.12%5.09%
26-Week Price Return20.68%33.39%
52-Week Price Return49.99%71.92%
Month-to-Date Return-1.65%10.33%
Year-to-Date Return13.03%24.67%
10-Day Avg. Volume15.76M41.69M
3-Month Avg. Volume14.96M44.27M
3-Month Volatility37.78%37.70%
Beta1.681.40

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both HSBC (HSBC) at 8.99% and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) at 9.31% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.

HSBC

Banks industry group

8.99%

Max
19.43%
Q3
13.59%
Median
10.42%
Q1
8.86%
Min
4.22%

MUFG

Banks industry group

9.31%

Max
19.43%
Q3
13.59%
Median
10.42%
Q1
8.86%
Min
4.22%
HSBC (HSBC) vs. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

HSBC (HSBC) at 34.16% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) at 25.66%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

HSBC

Banks industry group

34.16%

Max
45.10%
Q3
33.38%
Median
28.75%
Q1
23.67%
Min
9.48%

MUFG

Banks industry group

25.66%

Max
45.10%
Q3
33.38%
Median
28.75%
Q1
23.67%
Min
9.48%
HSBC (HSBC) vs. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG): 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 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) in Banks under our convention.

HSBC

Banks industry group

40.44%

Max
59.75%
Q3
42.28%
Median
36.16%
Q1
30.13%
Min
12.28%

MUFG

Banks industry group

30.87%

Max
59.75%
Q3
42.28%
Median
36.16%
Q1
30.13%
Min
12.28%
HSBC (HSBC) vs. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolHSBCMUFG
Return on Equity (TTM)8.99%9.31%
Return on Assets (TTM)0.54%0.47%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)34.16%25.66%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)40.44%30.87%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)----

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Current Ratio (MRQ) isn’t a meaningful figure for either HSBC (HSBC) in Banks or Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) in Banks under our convention.

HSBC

Banks industry group

--

Max
0.20
Q3
0.16
Median
0.13
Q1
0.09
Min
0.06

MUFG

Banks industry group

--

Max
0.20
Q3
0.16
Median
0.13
Q1
0.09
Min
0.06
HSBC (HSBC) vs. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) isn’t a meaningful figure for either HSBC (HSBC) in Banks or Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) in Banks under our convention.

HSBC

Banks industry group

1.62

Max
2.32
Q3
0.99
Median
0.21
Q1
0.10
Min
0.00

MUFG

Banks industry group

3.89

Max
2.32
Q3
0.99
Median
0.21
Q1
0.10
Min
0.00
HSBC (HSBC) vs. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) isn’t a meaningful figure for either HSBC (HSBC) in Banks or Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) in Banks under our convention.

HSBC

Banks industry group

--

Max
1.51
Q3
0.91
Median
0.30
Q1
-0.30
Min
-0.91

MUFG

Banks industry group

--

Max
1.51
Q3
0.91
Median
0.30
Q1
-0.30
Min
-0.91
HSBC (HSBC) vs. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolHSBCMUFG
Current Ratio (MRQ)----
Quick Ratio (MRQ)----
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)1.623.89
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)----

Growth

Revenue Growth

HSBC (HSBC) vs. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolHSBCMUFG
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)15.51%60.70%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)109.08%75.25%
3-Year Revenue CAGR0.22%11.32%
5-Year Revenue CAGR6.08%11.35%

EPS Growth

HSBC (HSBC) vs. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolHSBCMUFG
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)2.77%8.73%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)12.26%1.42%
3-Year EPS CAGR17.72%21.72%
5-Year EPS CAGR37.51%31.25%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

HSBC (HSBC) at 4.37% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) at 2.21%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

HSBC

Banks industry group

4.37%

Max
5.97%
Q3
3.66%
Median
2.90%
Q1
2.08%
Min
0.00%

MUFG

Banks industry group

2.21%

Max
5.97%
Q3
3.66%
Median
2.90%
Q1
2.08%
Min
0.00%
HSBC (HSBC) vs. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

HSBC (HSBC) reports an unusual Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) of 139.32% — outside the typical 0–100% range, indicating either negative earnings (negative ratio) or dividends above current-period earnings (above 100%), both signaling sustainability concerns. Meanwhile Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) reports 86.14%, ranking against industry peers normally.

HSBC

Banks industry group

139.32%

Max
82.25%
Q3
49.73%
Median
36.98%
Q1
27.46%
Min
0.00%

MUFG

Banks industry group

86.14%

Max
82.25%
Q3
49.73%
Median
36.98%
Q1
27.46%
Min
0.00%
HSBC (HSBC) vs. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolHSBCMUFG
Dividend Yield (TTM)4.37%2.21%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)139.32%86.14%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

HSBC (HSBC) at 13.82 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) at 17.37 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — MUFG carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

HSBC

Banks industry group

13.82

Max
20.82
Q3
14.78
Median
11.87
Q1
10.36
Min
5.23

MUFG

Banks industry group

17.37

Max
20.82
Q3
14.78
Median
11.87
Q1
10.36
Min
5.23
HSBC (HSBC) vs. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG): 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 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) in Banks under our convention.

HSBC

Banks industry group

1.74

Max
4.88
Q3
3.19
Median
2.36
Q1
1.99
Min
0.52

MUFG

Banks industry group

2.18

Max
4.88
Q3
3.19
Median
2.36
Q1
1.99
Min
0.52
HSBC (HSBC) vs. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Both HSBC (HSBC) at 1.43 and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) at 1.30 post Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on book-value multiple.

HSBC

Banks industry group

1.43

Max
2.17
Q3
1.47
Median
1.16
Q1
1.00
Min
0.57

MUFG

Banks industry group

1.30

Max
2.17
Q3
1.47
Median
1.16
Q1
1.00
Min
0.57
HSBC (HSBC) vs. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Banks industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolHSBCMUFG
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)13.8217.37
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)1.742.18
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.431.30
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)12.285.85