HSBC (NYSE:HSBC) and Fidelity Federal Bancorp (OTCMKTS:FDLB) Head to Head Analysis

HSBC (NYSE:HSBC) and Fidelity Federal Bancorp (OTCMKTS:FDLB) are both finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares HSBC and Fidelity Federal Bancorp’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
HSBC	15.61%	10.60%	0.68%
Fidelity Federal Bancorp	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares HSBC and Fidelity Federal Bancorp”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
HSBC	$64.07 billion	2.67	$23.53 billion	$5.80	7.88
Fidelity Federal Bancorp	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

HSBC has higher revenue and earnings than Fidelity Federal Bancorp.

Risk and Volatility

HSBC has a beta of 0.56, meaning that its share price is 44% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Fidelity Federal Bancorp has a beta of 0.05, meaning that its share price is 95% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

1.5% of HSBC shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of HSBC shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 72.2% of Fidelity Federal Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for HSBC and Fidelity Federal Bancorp, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
HSBC	2	2	0	1	2.00
Fidelity Federal Bancorp	0	0	0	0	N/A

Summary

HSBC beats Fidelity Federal Bancorp on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About HSBC

HSBC Holdings plc provides banking and financial services worldwide. The company operates through Wealth and Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, and Global Banking and Markets segments. The Wealth and Personal Banking segment offers retail banking and wealth products, including current and savings accounts, mortgages and personal loans, credit and debit cards, and local and international payment services; and wealth management services comprising insurance and investment products, global asset management services, investment management, and private wealth solutions. This segment serves personal banking and high net worth individuals. The Commercial Banking segment provides credit and lending, treasury management, payment, cash management, commercial insurance, and investment services; commercial cards; international trade and receivables finance services; foreign exchange products; capital raising services on debt and equity markets; and advisory services. It serves small and medium sized enterprises, mid-market enterprises, and corporates. The Global Banking and Markets segment offers financing, advisory, and transaction services; and credit, rates, foreign exchange, equities, money markets, and securities services; and engages in principal investment activities. It serves government, corporate and institutional clients, and private investors. HSBC Holdings plc was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

About Fidelity Federal Bancorp

Fidelity Federal Bancorp operates as a bank holding company for United Fidelity Bank, Fsb, offers personal and business banking services. The company offers checking accounts, savings accounts, retirement accounts, health savings, personal line of credit, and commercial lending services. It also provides credit and debit cards; safe deposit boxes; and online and telephone banking services. Fidelity Federal Bancorp is based in Evansville, Indiana. Fidelity Federal Bancorp operates as a subsidiary of Pedcor Financial Bancorp.