Nomura Holdings Inc ADR (NMR)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
NMR
Nomura Holdings Inc ADR
$9.95
+0.30%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $28.09B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$81.91
-0.50%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $46.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nomura Holdings Inc ADR generates 6112% more annual revenue ($2.17T vs $34.90B). NMR leads profitability with a 16.7% profit margin vs 8.8%. 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-
SLF
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.1% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.2% revenue growth
Earnings declined 48.4%
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 19.5%. Revenue growth of 27.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : NMR
The primary concerns for NMR are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.67 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS 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.
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Bottom Line
NMR scores higher overall (70/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 16.7% margins and 27.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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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