HSBCCAUTIOUS

EV/EBITDA

16.6x

Higher than 59% of Financial Services sector peers

Updated 1076h ago

Sector Performance

59th percentile

HSBC

16.6x

Sector Median

15.1x

Sector Avg

16.7x

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Deep Analysis

HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) has a EV/EBITDA of 16.6x as of May 2026.

This places HSBC in the 59th percentile of the Financial Services sector, which has a median EV/EBITDA of 15.1x and a sector average of 16.7x. HSBC's EV/EBITDA is 10.4% above the sector median. In context: A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about HSBC?

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?

EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.

How does HSBC's EV/EBITDA compare to its sector?

HSBC's EV/EBITDA of 16.6x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 15.1x, placing it in the 59th percentile.

Who are HSBC's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest Financial Services peers by EV/EBITDA include: PFG (11.6x), PNC (11.6x), PRU (11.1x), AFL (11.0x), OWL (11.0x).

The Formula

Enterprise Value / EBITDA

Why It Matters

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.