HSBC Holdings (XTER:HBC1) EPS (Basic): €1.06 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XTER:HBC1 HSBC Holdings PLC XTER:HBC1
63 GF Score
Price €16.61
GF Value €9.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is HSBC Holdings EPS (Basic)?

HSBC Holdings XTER:HBC1 -1.34% 63 EPS (Basic) is €1.06 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XTER:HBC1 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

HSBC Holdings's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.36. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.06.

HSBC Holdings's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.35. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.04.

HSBC Holdings's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.37. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.32.

During the past 12 months, HSBC Holdings's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 10.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 33.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 8.90% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, HSBC Holdings's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 63.30% per year. The lowest was -30.30% per year. And the median was 9.20% per year.

HSBC Holdings  (XTER:HBC1) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

Be Aware

Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

HSBC Holdings EPS (Basic) Related Terms

HSBC Holdings EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HSBC Holdings's EPS (Basic) can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

HSBC Holdings EPS (Basic) Chart

HSBC Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.55 0.68 1.06 1.19 1.03

HSBC Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HSBC Holdings EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

HSBC Holdings's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(19031.39-0)/17427.000
=1.09

HSBC Holdings's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(6353.425-0)/17129.000
=0.37

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1.06

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of €1.06 mean?
HSBC Holdings (XTER:HBC1) has a EPS (Basic) of €1.06 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on HSBC Holdings and its competitors.
Is HSBC Holdings' EPS (Basic) too high?
HSBC Holdings' current EPS (Basic) is €1.06. Overall, HSBC Holdings has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HSBC Holdings' EPS (Basic) compare to JPM and BAC?
HSBC Holdings' EPS (Basic) of €1.06 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Banks company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Banks industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on HSBC Holdings and its competitors. HSBC Holdings's current EPS (Basic) is €1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HSBC Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HSBC Holdings (XTER:HBC1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.64, compared to a current price of €16.61 — trading 72.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is €1.06. HSBC Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HSBC Holdings (XTER:HBC1), the current EPS (Basic) is €1.06 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is HSBC Holdings (XTER:HBC1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HSBC Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €16.61 is trading 72.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.64. GuruFocus considers HSBC Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XTER:HBC1:

  • EPS (Basic): €1.06
  • GF Value™: €9.64 vs. price of €16.61 (72.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:HBC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

HSBC Holdings Business Description

Address 8 Canada Square, London, GBR, E14 5HQ
Established in 1865 in Hong Kong, London-based HSBC is one of the largest banks in the world, with assets of USD 3 trillion and over 40 million customers worldwide. It operates in more than 50 countries with over 200,000 full-time staff. Hong Kong and the United Kingdom are its two largest markets. The bank offers retail, commercial and institutional banking, global banking and markets, wealth management, and private banking.
63GF Score

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