HSBC vs RY
HSBC Holdings plc and Royal Bank of Canada, both Financial Services
HSBC Holdings plc is the larger company at $326B against $283B. Over the past year HSBC returned +39% against +31% for RY.
| Figure | HSBC | RY |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $92.99 | $192 |
| Market cap | $326B | $283B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 77.5 | n/a |
| 1-year return | +39% | +31% |
| 5-year return | +388% | +122% |
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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