HSBC Holdings plc(HSBC)Fundamental Analysis & Financials
NYSE

Valuation Snapshot

What the multiples imply about expectations

The market considers the company to be a large-cap player with a significant market presence. At current multiples, it trades moderately valued—balancing growth expectations with current fundamentals.

Valuation Metrics

Ratios and multiples

Forward P/E
10.89

Financial Health

Liquidity and leverage

ROE (TTM)13.10%
ROA (TTM)0.78%

The company's financial health appears moderate. High ROE and moderate ROA reflect reasonably efficient capital use. Debt is manageable within acceptable ranges.

Valuation Multiples

Current valuation metrics

P/E Ratio14.85
P/B Ratio8.25
P/S Ratio5.28
PEG Ratio1.01

Quarterly Earnings History

Recent quarterly financial performance and trends

Latest Quarter
Q2 2026
Revenue
$19.04B
Net Income
$7.91B
Gross Profit
N/A
QuarterRevenueNet IncomeGross ProfitGross MarginNet Margin
Q2 2026(Latest)$19.04B$7.91BN/AN/A41.6%
Q1 2026$19.13B$7.35BN/AN/A38.4%
Q4 2025$17.72B$4.94BN/AN/A27.9%
Q3 2025$17.90B$5.28BN/AN/A29.5%
Q2 2025$17.66B$4.73BN/AN/A26.8%
Q1 2025$17.74B$7.32BN/AN/A41.3%

Key Insights:

  • Revenue decreased by 0.4% from previous quarter
  • Net margin of 41.6% indicates strong profitability

Financial Efficiency

Utilization and collections performance

Asset Turnover 0.02 indicates low efficiency. ROIC 4.7% highlights weak capital returns.

Efficiency Metrics

Asset Turnover0.02
ROIC (TTM)4.7%

Profitability & Growth

Margins and earnings power

Revenue (TTM)
$67.43B
25.40% YoY
Profit Margin (TTM)
37.80%
Operating Margin (TTM)
58.77%
Gross Profit (TTM)
$67.43B
Gross Margin 100.00%
Net Income (TTM)
$21.10B

Efficiency Performance Matrix

4-quadrant analysis of operational efficiency vs profitability

Efficiency vs Profitability Quadrants

High Efficiency
High Margin
High Efficiency
Low Margin
Low Efficiency
High Margin
Low Efficiency
Low Margin

Efficiency Analysis

Asset Turnover
Efficiency:0.02x
Margin:100.0%
Quadrant:Margin-Driven
Receivables Turnover
Efficiency:N/A
Margin:58.8%
Quadrant:Unknown
Working Capital
Efficiency:N/A
Margin:37.8%
Quadrant:Unknown
Overall Efficiency Score

Mixed efficiency profile requiring targeted improvements

⚠️ Thresholds are benchmark-based heuristics derived from long-term industry averages, not strict valuation rules.

• Bubble size represents ROIC magnitude

• Green (Optimal): Excellent efficiency-profitability balance

• Blue (Efficiency-Driven): High turnover, room to improve margins

• Yellow (Margin-Driven): Strong margins, opportunity to improve efficiency

• Red (Weak Operations): Areas needing improvement on both dimensions

Market Data & Share Structure

Comprehensive valuation metrics and ownership breakdown

Market Data & Capitalization

Market Cap
$316.85B
Mega-cap: Premium liquidity & institutional favorite
Enterprise Value
-$65.23B
EV 121% < Market Cap: Net cash position
Next Earnings Date
10/27/2026
Scheduled quarterly results announcement

Share Statistics & Ownership

Shares Outstanding
3.42B
Total shares issued and held by all shareholders
Shares Float
3.35B
98% float - widely available
Institutional Ownership
2.49%
Low - retail-dominated or emerging company
Insider Ownership
0.00%
Low alignment - professional management
Shares Short
5.19M
0.2% of float - minimal short interest
Implied Shares Outstanding
3.42B
Matches reported shares - consistent data

Profitability Margin Pyramid

Hierarchical view of margin compression from revenue to net income

Margin Hierarchy by Profitability Level

100.0%
Revenue
$67.43B
100.0%
Gross Profit
$67.43B
0.0%
EBITDA
37.8%
Net Income
$21.10B
Margin Profile:
Revenue— 100.0% margin (Top line revenue generation)
Gross Profit— 100.0% margin (Revenue minus cost of goods sold)
EBITDA— 0.0% margin (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization)
Net Income— 37.8% margin (Bottom line profitability after all expenses)

Margin Analysis

Total Revenue

Amount:$67.43B
Margin:100.0%
Top line revenue generation

Gross Profit

Amount:$67.43B
Margin:100.0%
Revenue minus cost of goods sold

EBITDA

Amount:N/A
Margin:0.0%
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization

Net Income

Amount:$21.10B
Margin:37.8%
Bottom line profitability after all expenses

Margin Quality Assessment

Excellent margin structure with strong bottom-line profitability

• Larger circles represent higher dollar amounts

• Margin percentages show profitability at each level

• Blue: Revenue base

• Green: Gross profitability

• Yellow: Operating performance

• Red: Net profitability

Operating Cash & Liquidity

Core cash generation and short-term solvency

Cash Flow Analysis

Operating Cash Flow (TTM)

-$70.56B

Cash from core operations

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

—

Available after capex

Financial Position & Liquidity

Current Ratio

—

—

Quick Ratio

—

—

Net Cash

$382.08B

Net creditor

Total Cash

$1.22T

Balance sheet cash

Total Debt

$837.58B

Outstanding borrowings

Ownership & Shareholder Sentiment

Insider, institutional, and short interest positions

Insider Ownership

0.00%

Minimal stake

Institutional Ownership

2.49%

Modest participation

Short Ratio (Days)

4.6d

days to cover

Ownership structure shows limited insider stake and mixed institutional participation.

Dividends & Shareholder Returns

Policy stance and implications

The company maintains a sustainable dividend policy with a payout ratio of 53.6% (Cash flow coverage: -27.5x). Cash flow provides adequate dividend support with room for continued payments.

Payout Ratio
53.57%
Trailing Dividend Rate
0.75
Trailing Dividend Yield
0.81%
5 Year Avg Dividend Yield
5.03%
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
3.75
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
4.05%
Ex-Dividend Date
08/14/2026