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Nomura Holdings Inc ADR(NMR)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
2-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$9.42
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for NMR

11/06/2026: NMR (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Nomura Holdings Inc ADR is a major Japanese financial services group providing retail brokerage, investment banking, and asset management globally. Its primary strength lies in a dominant position within Japan's retail wealth market, providing a relatively stable revenue foundation. The core investment story centers on capturing long-term wealth growth in Japan and improving cost efficiencies in its international wholesale operations. Key risks include significant exposure to global market volatility and intense competition from larger international banks. Nomura may best suit value-oriented investors seeking exposure to the Japanese financial sector, though prospective investors should monitor domestic economic trends and the firm's progress in achieving sustained international profitability.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is often cyclical rather than secular, limiting appeal for pure growth investors.
Momentum investorWeak fitStock price trends are frequently tied to broader, volatile global market sentiment.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at valuations that may reflect deep discounts to book value.
Dividend investorMixed fitDividends are available but tend to be variable based on earnings cycles.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh inherent volatility in financial markets makes this a higher-risk holding.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighFinancial services stocks are highly sensitive to market swings.
Valuation riskMediumMarket perception of book value vs. earnings quality can lead to valuation swings.
Competition risk (Banking/Brokerage)HighIntense pressure from global and domestic incumbents limits pricing power.
Business qualityMediumProfitability is dependent on consistent market activity and successful risk management.
Dividend incomeMediumVariable payout policy limits utility for income-focused portfolios.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully managing international growth remains a recurring execution challenge.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 17.46%
Avg. Invested days 46
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 2.0
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
NMR receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
NMR has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, moderate earnings growth (+6.3%) is partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -25.2%), moderate revenue growth (+5.6%), soft profitability (net margin 7.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
NMR's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $-1196.8B (-25.2% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is NMR's strongest growth driver at +6.3% FY2026 versus FY2025 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while free-cash-flow growth (-37.8%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 3.2% (soft) and 95.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership is only 0.00%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Fisher Asset Management, LLC 0.45%
Donald Smith & Co Inc 0.42%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 0.37%
BlackRock Inc 0.23%
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc 0.19%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
NMR generates approximately $456 of gross profit, $113 of operating income, and $-252 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 30.65%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
NMR has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 27.53B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 10.83
1Y Target Price 10.64
Price to earnings Ratio 10.83
1Y Target Price 10.64
Volume (30-day avg) 914.3K shares
Beta 0.59
52 Weeks Range 6.66 - 10.75
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 6.66 - 10.75
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 3.44%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.87

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Retail (Japan)Brokerage fees, asset management fees, and financial advice.The bedrock of Nomura's stable income, driven by individual Japanese investors.
Wholesale (Global)Trading revenue, underwriting fees, and M&A advisory.A volatile, higher-risk segment dependent on global economic activity.
Geography: JapanBulk of operating profit and retail client base.Domestic market health is the single biggest factor in Nomura's performance.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-28
When Before Market
Estimate 0.2
Actual 0.22

Profitability

Profit Margin 17.12%
Operating Margin (TTM) 24.36%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.68%
Return on Equity (TTM) 11.51%

Valuation

Trailing PE 10.83
Forward PE 15.38
Enterprise Value -14.24T
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.01
Enterprise Value -14.24T
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.01
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.28
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 2.92B
Shares Floating 2.78B
Shares Outstanding 2.92B
Shares Floating 2.78B
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 3.19

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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