Nomura Holdings Inc ADR (NMR)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
NMR
Nomura Holdings Inc ADR
$9.96
-1.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $29.90B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$80.71
-0.90%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $44.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nomura Holdings Inc ADR generates 6461% more annual revenue ($2.33T vs $35.53B). NMR leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs 9.5%. NMR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. NMR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 84/100 (A-).
NMR
Exceptional Buy84
out of 100
Grade: A-
SLF
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 42.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 43.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NMR
The strongest argument for NMR centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 30.8%. Revenue growth of 31.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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.
Bear Case : SLF
No major red flags identified for SLF, but monitor valuation.
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 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
NMR is growing revenue faster at 31.2% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor CAPITAL MARKETS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NMR scores higher overall (84/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 31.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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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