Nomura Holdings Inc ADR (NMR)vsPiper Sandler Companies (PIPR)
NMR
Nomura Holdings Inc ADR
$8.41
-2.77%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $26.22B
PIPR
Piper Sandler Companies
$80.05
-0.51%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nomura Holdings Inc ADR generates 107398% more annual revenue ($2.17T vs $2.02B). NMR leads profitability with a 16.7% profit margin vs 14.0%. NMR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. NMR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
NMR
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
PIPR
Strong Buy68
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
Revenue surging 32.8% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 21.8%
Areas to Watch
4.5% earnings growth
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
1.1% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : PIPR
The strongest argument for PIPR centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 32.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.26 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : PIPR
The primary concerns for PIPR are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PIPR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
PIPR is growing revenue faster at 32.8% — sustainability is the question.
PIPR generates stronger free cash flow (-317M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
NMR scores higher overall (70/100 vs 68/100), 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.
Piper Sandler Companies
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Piper Sandler Companies is an investment bank and institutional securities firm serving corporations, private equity groups, public entities, non-profit entities, and institutional investors in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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