Nomura Holdings Inc ADR (NMR)vsSterling Construction Company Inc (STRL)
NMR
Nomura Holdings Inc ADR
$8.41
-2.77%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $25.46B
STRL
Sterling Construction Company Inc
$882.43
-11.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $26.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nomura Holdings Inc ADR generates 75043% more annual revenue ($2.17T vs $2.88B). NMR leads profitability with a 16.7% profit margin vs 12.0%. 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-
STRL
Strong Buy69
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
Revenue surging 91.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 141.4% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
4.5% earnings growth
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 24.4x book value
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 : STRL
The strongest argument for STRL centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 91.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.47 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 : STRL
The primary concerns for STRL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 76.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STRL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.82 — expect wider price swings.
STRL is growing revenue faster at 91.6% — sustainability is the question.
STRL generates stronger free cash flow (146M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor CAPITAL MARKETS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NMR scores higher overall (70/100 vs 69/100), 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.
Sterling Construction Company Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Sterling Construction Company, Inc., a construction company, engages in residential construction, specialty services, and heavy civil activities primarily in the southern United States, the Rocky Mountain states, California, and Hawaii. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
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