Nomura Holdings Inc ADR (NMR)vsVirtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT)
NMR
Nomura Holdings Inc ADR
$8.41
-2.77%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $25.46B
VIRT
Virtu Financial, Inc.
$52.18
+1.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $12.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nomura Holdings Inc ADR generates 70979% more annual revenue ($2.17T vs $3.05B). VIRT leads profitability with a 18.1% profit margin vs 16.7%. VIRT trades at a lower P/E of 9.5x. VIRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
NMR
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
VIRT
Strong Buy75
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.8%
Revenue surging 30.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 84.3% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.5% earnings growth
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : VIRT
The strongest argument for VIRT centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.1% and operating margin at 46.8%. Revenue growth of 30.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : VIRT
The primary concerns for VIRT are Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.68 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VIRT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
VIRT is growing revenue faster at 30.3% — sustainability is the question.
VIRT generates stronger free cash flow (-32M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
VIRT scores higher overall (75/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 18.1% margins and 30.3% 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.
Virtu Financial, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Virtu Financial, Inc., a financial services company, provides data, analytics and connectivity products and execution services to clients around the world. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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