Nomura Holdings Inc ADR (NMR)vsCharles Schwab Corp (SCHW)
NMR
Nomura Holdings Inc ADR
$8.41
-2.77%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $26.22B
SCHW
Charles Schwab Corp
$92.03
+1.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $158.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nomura Holdings Inc ADR generates 8639% more annual revenue ($2.17T vs $24.80B). SCHW leads profitability with a 38.0% profit margin vs 16.7%. NMR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. SCHW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
NMR
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
SCHW
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 27.5% year-over-year
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
15.8% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 38.6% YoY
Generating 7.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.5% earnings growth
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NMR
The strongest argument for NMR centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.7% and operating margin at 18.7%. Revenue growth of 27.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SCHW
The strongest argument for SCHW centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.0% and operating margin at 49.3%. Revenue growth of 15.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : NMR
The primary concerns for NMR are EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.67 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SCHW
The primary concerns for SCHW are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SCHW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — expect wider price swings.
NMR is growing revenue faster at 27.5% — sustainability is the question.
SCHW generates stronger free cash flow (7.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SCHW scores higher overall (75/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 38.0% margins and 15.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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.
Charles Schwab Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
The Charles Schwab Corporation is an American multinational financial services company. It offers banking, commercial banking, an electronic trading platform, and wealth management advisory services to both retail and institutional clients.
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