C vs HSBC
Citigroup and HSBC Holdings plc, both Financial Services
HSBC Holdings plc is the larger company at $326B against $244B. On trailing earnings C is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 18.6 against 77.5, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year HSBC returned +39% against +29% for C.
| Figure | C | HSBC |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $130 | $92.99 |
| Market cap | $244B | $326B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 18.6 | 77.5 |
| 1-year return | +29% | +39% |
| 5-year return | +117% | +388% |
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.
Citigroup
Revenue of $20B in Q4 2025, net income $2.5B. Its largest reported line is Markets, 30% of the disclosed total.
HSBC Holdings plc
Revenue of $34B in H2 2025, net income $11B.
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