HSBC vs RY
HSBC Holdings plc and Royal Bank of Canada, both Financial Services
HSBC Holdings plc is the larger company at $311B against $282B. Over the past year HSBC returned +43% against +39% for RY.
| Figure | HSBC | RY |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $90.66 | $201 |
| Market cap | $311B | $282B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 75.5 | n/a |
| 1-year return | +43% | +39% |
| 5-year return | +323% | +130% |
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.
HSBC Holdings plc
Revenue of $34B in H2 2025, net income $11B.
Royal Bank of Canada
Revenue of $18B in Q1 2026, net income $5.8B.
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