Nomura (TSE:7131) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.02 (As of Apr. 2026) — 97% Below Median

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TSE:7131 Nomura Corp TSE:7131
82 GF Score
Price 円3,795.00
GF Value 円2,296.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Nomura Debt-to-EBITDA?

Nomura TSE:7131 +1.88% 82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02 as of Apr. 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates TSE:7131 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,296.01 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 341 Packaging & Containers companies, Nomura ranks better than 97.65% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Nomura's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円11 Mil. Nomura's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円17 Mil. Nomura's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円1,402 Mil. Nomura's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.02.

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nomura's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:7131' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03   Med: 0.78   Max: 2.57
Current: 0.03

During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Nomura was 2.57. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.78.

TSE:7131's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
97.65% of 341 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.45 vs TSE:7131: 0.03

Nomura  (TSE:7131) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.

According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.


Nomura Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Nomura Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nomura's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* 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 Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Nomura Annual Data
Trend Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.26 0.78 0.40 0.13 0.04

Nomura Quarterly Data
Oct20 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only N/A 0.10 0.03 0.03 0.02

TSE:7131 vs SW, AMCR, PKG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Nomura's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nomura's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nomura's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Nomura Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Nomura's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(11.264 + 22.376) / 812.625
=0.04

Nomura's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(10.555 + 17.324) / 1401.692
=0.02

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data, the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 mean?
Nomura (TSE:7131) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nomura. This is 97% below median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, Nomura's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.03 to 2.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Nomura ranks #8 out of 341 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Nomura's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Nomura's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 is 97% below median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 2.57. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.45. Nomura's value of 0.02 is 99.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nomura ranks #8 out of 341 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nomura has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nomura's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SW and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Nomura ranks #8 out of 341 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Nomura in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.45. Nomura's value of 0.02 is 99.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Nomura's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.03 to 2.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 2.45, Nomura has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.45, based on 341 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nomura's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 is 99.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nomura. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nomura's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nomura stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nomura (TSE:7131) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,296.01, compared to a current price of 円3,795.00 — trading 65.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 99.2% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.45. Nomura's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nomura (TSE:7131), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02 as of Apr. 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 (TSE:7131) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nomura stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,795.00 is trading 65.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,296.01. GuruFocus considers Nomura to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7131:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.02 (97% below median its 10-year median of 0.78)
  • GF Value™: 円2,296.01 vs. price of 円3,795.00 (65.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100
  • Industry Position: 99.2% below the Packaging & Containers median (#8 of 341)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7131 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nomura Business Description

Address 5-32-23 Maesawa, Higashikurume, Tokyo, JPN, 203-0032
Nomura Corp is engaged in manufacturing and selling food and other packaging materials, with a focus on rice polishing bags, and automatic weighing and packaging machines for rice. In addition, the group provides logistics and packaging solutions, which involve the purchase and sale of products such as packaging machines and materials for wrapping, filling, and sealing. Its product portfolio comprises air and paper cushioning manufacturing machines and specialized film materials, packing tape, dispensers, and box sealing machines etc. The group has two reportable segments: packaging-related business, which derives maximum revenue, and the logistics and packaging business.
82GF Score

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