LM Funding America Inc (LMFA)vsNomura Holdings Inc ADR (NMR)
LMFA
LM Funding America Inc
$2.60
+6.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.63M
NMR
Nomura Holdings Inc ADR
$10.12
+0.70%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $28.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nomura Holdings Inc ADR generates 32678736% more annual revenue ($2.33T vs $7.13M). NMR leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs 0.0%. NMR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 84/100 (A-).
LMFA
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
NMR
Exceptional Buy84
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 30.8%
Revenue surging 31.2% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 42.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -153.6% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LMFA
The strongest argument for LMFA centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : NMR
The strongest argument for NMR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 30.8%. Revenue growth of 31.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LMFA
The primary concerns for LMFA are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : NMR
The primary concerns for NMR are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 9.18 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LMFA profiles as a value stock while NMR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LMFA carries more volatility with a beta of 2.40 — expect wider price swings.
NMR is growing revenue faster at 31.2% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
NMR scores higher overall (84/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 31.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
LM Funding America Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
LM Funding America, Inc., through its subsidiary, LM Funding, LLC, is a specialized finance company. The company is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
Nomura Holdings Inc ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Nomura Holdings, Inc. provides various financial services to individuals, corporations, financial institutions, governments, and government agencies worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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