BAC vs HSBC
Bank of America and HSBC Holdings plc, both Financial Services
Bank of America is the larger company at $354B against $311B. On trailing earnings BAC is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 11.7 against 75.5, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year HSBC returned +43% against +1.9% for BAC.
| Figure | BAC | HSBC |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $50.56 | $90.66 |
| Market cap | $354B | $311B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 11.7 | 75.5 |
| Dividend yield | 2.1% | n/a |
| 1-year return | +1.9% | +43% |
| 5-year return | +30% | +323% |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Bank of America
Revenue of $32B in Q2 2026, net income $9.1B.
HSBC Holdings plc
Revenue of $34B in H2 2025, net income $11B.
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