Lion Group Holding Ltd (LGHL)vsNomura Holdings Inc ADR (NMR)
LGHL
Lion Group Holding Ltd
$5.68
+25.94%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $266,710
NMR
Nomura Holdings Inc ADR
$9.78
-1.31%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $29.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nomura Holdings Inc ADR generates 32109767% more annual revenue ($2.33T vs $7.26M). NMR leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs -68.3%. NMR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 84/100 (A-).
LGHL
Hold39
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
Strong operational efficiency at 58.5%
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
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -442.6% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 42.9%
Earnings declined 34.7%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LGHL
The strongest argument for LGHL centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull 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.
Bear Case : LGHL
The primary concerns for LGHL are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue 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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LGHL profiles as a turnaround stock while NMR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LGHL carries more volatility with a beta of 2.84 — 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 39/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 31.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Lion Group Holding Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Lion Group Holding Ltd., operates a trading platform in Hong Kong. The company is headquartered in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong.
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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