Nomura Holdings Inc ADR (NMR)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
NMR
Nomura Holdings Inc ADR
$7.90
-3.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $22.78B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$69.51
-4.91%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $38.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nomura Holdings Inc ADR generates 6115% more annual revenue ($2.17T vs $34.88B). NMR leads profitability with a 16.7% profit margin vs 10.2%. NMR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. NMR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
NMR
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
SLF
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 27.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 240.9% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.5% earnings growth
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
4.7% revenue growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NMR
The strongest argument for NMR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG 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 : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NMR
The primary concerns for NMR are EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NMR profiles as a growth stock while SLF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SLF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
NMR is growing revenue faster at 27.5% — sustainability is the question.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (5.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NMR scores higher overall (72/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 16.7% margins and 27.5% 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.
Sun Life Financial Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Sun Life Financial Inc., a financial services company, provides insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individuals and corporate clients around the world. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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