Nomura Holdings Inc ADR (NMR)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
NMR
Nomura Holdings Inc ADR
$9.51
-2.86%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $26.24B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$83.96
-0.42%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $250.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nomura Holdings Inc ADR generates 2705% more annual revenue ($2.33T vs $83.11B). WFC leads profitability with a 27.6% profit margin vs 17.3%. NMR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. NMR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 84/100 (A-).
NMR
Exceptional Buy84
out of 100
Grade: A-
WFC
Strong Buy74
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
Strong operational efficiency at 30.8%
Revenue surging 31.2% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 42.0% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 34.2%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 6.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
0.4% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NMR
The strongest argument for NMR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 30.8%. Revenue growth of 31.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.6% and operating margin at 34.2%. PEG of 1.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NMR
The primary concerns for NMR are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 8.94 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NMR profiles as a growth stock while WFC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
WFC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — 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 74/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 31.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Wells Fargo & Company
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Wells Fargo & Company is an American multinational financial services company with corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California, operational headquarters in Manhattan, and managerial offices throughout the United States and overseas.
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