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NomuraTSE:7131 -1.99%82 Interest Coverage is 1,748.29 as of Apr. 2026, which is 792% above its 10-year median of 196.10. GuruFocus rates TSE:7131 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,262.51 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 319 Packaging & Containers companies, Nomura ranks better than 95.3% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Nomura's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円329 Mil. Nomura's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円-0 Mil.
Nomura's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1,748.29.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Nomura Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nomura's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7131'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 68.96 Med: 196.1 Max: 1229.14
Current: 1229.14
TSE:7131's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 95.3% of 319
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 6.07
vs TSE:7131: 1229.14
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Nomura Interest Coverage Related Terms
Nomura Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nomura's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
TSE:7131 vs SW, PKG, IP: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Nomura's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nomura's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nomura's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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 (TSE:7131) has a Interest Coverage of 1,748.29 as of Apr. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Nomura and its competitors. This is 792% above median its historical median of 196.10. Over the past decade, Nomura's Interest Coverage has ranged from 68.96 to 1,229.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Nomura ranks #15 out of 319 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is Nomura's Interest Coverage too high?
Nomura's current Interest Coverage of 1,748.29 is 792% above median its 10-year median of 196.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.96 to a high of 1,229.14. The Packaging & Containers industry median Interest Coverage is 6.07. Nomura's value of 1,748.29 is 28702.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nomura ranks #15 out of 319 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 Interest Coverage compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Nomura ranks #15 out of 319 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Nomura in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.07. Nomura's value of 1,748.29 is 28702.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Nomura's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 68.96 to 1,229.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 196.10 vs. the industry median of 6.07, Nomura has consistently been above 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 Interest Coverage for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Packaging & Containers companies is 6.07, based on 319 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nomura's current Interest Coverage of 1,748.29 is 28702.1% above 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Nomura and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nomura's current Interest Coverage is 1,748.29, which is 792% above median its own 10-year median of 196.10. 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2,262.51, compared to a current price of 円3,685.00 — trading 62.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1,748.29, which is 792% above median its 10-year median of 196.10 and 28702.1% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 6.07. 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nomura (TSE:7131), the current Interest Coverage is 1,748.29 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3,685.00 is trading 62.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,262.51.
GuruFocus considers Nomura to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7131:
Interest Coverage: 1,748.29 (792% above median its 10-year median of 196.10)
GF Value™: 円2,262.51 vs. price of 円3,685.00 (62.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28702.1% above the Packaging & Containers median (#15 of 319)
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 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.
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