* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
NURAF vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Nomura Research Institute's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Nomura Research Institute Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Nomura Research Institute's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nomura Research Institute's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Nomura Research Institute (NURAF) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.23 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Nomura Research Institute and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nomura Research Institute ranks #705 out of 1308 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 53.9%.
Is Nomura Research Institute's Buyback Yield % too high?
Nomura Research Institute's current Buyback Yield % is -0.23. Based on the distribution chart, Nomura Research Institute ranks #705 out of 1308 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nomura Research Institute has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nomura Research Institute's Buyback Yield % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Nomura Research Institute ranks #705 out of 1308 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Nomura Research Institute in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Nomura Research Institute and its competitors. Nomura Research Institute's current Buyback Yield % is -0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nomura Research Institute stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nomura Research Institute (NURAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.20, compared to a current price of $28.80 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.23. Nomura Research Institute's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nomura Research Institute (NURAF), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.23 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Nomura Research Institute (NURAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nomura Research Institute stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.80 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.20.
GuruFocus considers Nomura Research Institute to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NURAF:
Buyback Yield %: -0.23
GF Value™: $30.20 vs. price of $28.80 (4.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NURAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nomura Research Institute was formed in 1988 through the merger of the original Nomura Research Institute and Nomura Computer Systems. Its core financial IT solutions segment acts as a de facto utility for Japan's capital markets, running shared back-office platforms for major brokerages and banks. The industrial IT solutions segment builds supply chain and enterprise resource planning systems for retailers and manufacturers. These are supported by IT platform services and a consulting business that originates digital transformation projects. The company reported fiscal 2025 revenue of JPY 814.7 billion. Nomura Holdings, the parent of Nomura Securities, remains NRI's largest shareholder with a 20% stake.
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