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Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). HSBC Holdings's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $16.375. HSBC Holdings's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17,148 Mil. Therefore, HSBC Holdings's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $280,802 Mil.
HSBC Holdings's quarterly market cap
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($243,167 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($269,096 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($269,096 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($280,802 Mil).
HSBC Holdings's annual market cap
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($154,021 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($169,851 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($169,851 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($269,096 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. HSBC Holdings's Enterprise Value for Today is $217,855 Mil.
HSBC Holdings (OTCPK:HBCYF) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
HSBC Holdings Market Cap Related Terms
HSBC Holdings Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HSBC Holdings's Market Cap 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.
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, HSBC Holdings's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
HSBC Holdings Market Cap vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, HSBC Holdings's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HSBC Holdings's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
HSBC Holdings's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (HBCYF) has a Market Cap of $330,604 Mil as of Jul. 14, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on HSBC Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HSBC Holdings ranks #4 out of 1547 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is HSBC Holdings' Market Cap too high?
HSBC Holdings' current Market Cap is $330,604 Mil. The Banks industry median Market Cap is 705.75. HSBC Holdings' value of $330,604 Mil is 46744.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HSBC Holdings ranks #4 out of 1547 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Market Cap compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, HSBC Holdings ranks #4 out of 1547 companies for Market Cap. This places HSBC Holdings in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 705.75. HSBC Holdings' value of $330,604 Mil is 46744.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Banks company?
The median Market Cap among Banks companies is 705.75, based on 1,547 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. HSBC Holdings's current Market Cap of $330,604 Mil is 46744.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on HSBC Holdings and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Market Cap is 705.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HSBC Holdings's current Market Cap is $330,604 Mil. 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 (HBCYF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.67, compared to a current price of $18.68 — trading 75.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is $330,604 Mil and 46744.1% above the Banks industry median of 705.75. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HSBC Holdings (HBCYF), the current Market Cap is $330,604 Mil as of Jul. 14, 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 (HBCYF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HSBC Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.68 is trading 75.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.67.
GuruFocus considers HSBC Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HBCYF:
Market Cap: $330,604 Mil
GF Value™: $10.67 vs. price of $18.68 (75.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46744.1% above the Banks median (#4 of 1547)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HBCYF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
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