HSBC Holdings plc HSBC NYSE

HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) has shown exceptional revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $76.2B to $147.9B (average +43.8%/yr). Net income reached $22.3B, reflecting solid earnings growth at +15.4%/yr on average. The net profit margin is 15.1%, which is high. The company has maintained profitability in all 4 of the past 4 years, demonstrating a consistent earnings track record. The gross margin is 54.6% (high), with a -15.9pp trend over the period. With a $314B market cap and MOAT composite score of 79/100, the company has a strong competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (90/100, Pass) — proving strong growth momentum
• PAST (100/100, Pass) — proving consistent earnings. Looking at the full 39-year history, the company was profitable in 34 of 39 years — a solid long-term record with occasional losses
• INCOME (70/100, Pass) — proves strong profitability and pricing power
• MOAT (79/100, Pass) — strong gross margins and market scale prove a durable competitive advantage

Overall SharesGrow Score: 65/100 with 5/7 criteria passed.