NMR

Based on Nomura Holdings, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Nomura Holdings do?

Nomura Holdings is a Japanese financial services group offering retail brokerage, investment management, and wholesale banking services. Its clients range from individual investors in Japan to corporations, governments, and institutional investors worldwide. The firm earns revenue through commissions, trading, asset management fees, and advisory mandates.

Does NMR pay dividends?

Yes, Nomura Holdings pays a regular dividend. This is consistent with the capital-return practices of large Japanese financial institutions. Investors should review the current payout alongside the company's Weak Quality and Risk pillar scores to assess sustainability. Check Nomura's investor relations page for the latest declared amounts and payment schedule.

When does NMR report earnings?

Nomura Holdings reports on a quarterly cadence. Because our data source does not cover specific upcoming dates, visit the company's investor relations page for the current earnings calendar and the most recent quarterly results.

Is NMR a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates NMR as Poor, driven by Weak readings across Quality, Moat, Growth, and Risk. The Valuation pillar is Neutral, meaning the stock is not obviously overpriced, but weak fundamentals limit the investment case. Investors should review the full pillar breakdown before drawing conclusions.

Is NMR overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for NMR is rated Neutral, suggesting the stock is neither clearly expensive nor a deep-value opportunity relative to its fundamentals. Given the Weak scores across other pillars, a low price alone may not be sufficient to offset underlying business challenges.

How does NMR compare to its competitors?

Compared to peers like Tradeweb, LPL Financial, and Futu Holdings, Nomura offers a broader but more traditional full-service model spanning retail, asset management, and wholesale banking. Technology-focused competitors tend to carry leaner cost structures, while Nomura's global wholesale franchise adds complexity and risk exposure.

What is NMR's market cap bracket?

Nomura Holdings is classified as a large-cap stock, reflecting its status as one of Asia's largest integrated financial services groups. Large-cap classification generally implies greater liquidity and institutional coverage, though size alone does not indicate quality or growth potential.

Who founded Nomura Holdings?

Nomura's origins trace back to the founding of Nomura Securities in 1925 by Tokushichi Nomura II in Osaka, Japan. The current holding-company structure, Nomura Holdings, Inc., was established in 2001. Full historical context is available through the company's official corporate history resources.

Is NMR a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, NMR's Poor UQS Score — with Weak ratings across Quality, Moat, Growth, and Risk — raises meaningful questions about durable competitive advantage and earnings consistency. Long-term investors typically look for stronger pillar profiles before committing capital over an extended horizon. The full analysis is available to Pro members.

What sector does NMR belong to?

Nomura Holdings belongs to the Financial Services sector. Within that sector, it spans multiple sub-industries including retail brokerage, asset management, investment banking, and fixed-income trading — making it one of the more diversified names in the space, though diversification has not translated into strong pillar scores.

Nomura Holdings, Inc. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Nomura Holdings, Inc. faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Nomura Holdings, Inc. presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

Nomura Holdings, Inc. trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.

Nomura Holdings, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for NMR.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Nomura Holdings, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Nomura Holdings, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Nomura Holdings, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.