Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index, it shows how the price swings around its mean. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. In most cases, the higher the volatility, the riskier the security.
As of today (2026-06-26), Nomura Holdings's Volatility is 20.54%.
Nomura Holdings (HAM:NSE) Volatility Explanation
Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index. It’s often measured as standard deviation or variance of historical returns over a certain period. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year.
Volatility reflects the uncertainty or risk of a security’s value. Generally speaking, a higher volatility suggests a higher risk, because it implies a wider fluctuation around average price. This means the price of the security can change dramatically in either direction within a short period. Conversely, a lower volatility means that the security's price is more steady, which suggests a lower risk.
Another measurement of relative volatility is Beta. Beta is a measure of systematic risk of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. Beta is usually compared to 1. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.
Nomura Holdings Volatility Related Terms
HAM:NSE vs MS, GS, SCHW: Volatility Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Nomura Holdings's Volatility, along with its competitors' market caps and Volatility 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 Holdings Volatility vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Nomura Holdings's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nomura Holdings's Volatility falls into.
The annualized volatility is calculated as following:
σA
=
σM
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√12
=
√ 1/(n-1) ∑(Ri - R')^2
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√12
Where: σM is the monthly volatility, n is the number of months in the period, Ri is the security's historical monthly returns and R' is the arithmetic mean of monthly returns.
* 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 Holdings (HAM:NSE) has a Volatility of 20.54% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Nomura Holdings and its competitors.
Is Nomura Holdings' Volatility too high?
Nomura Holdings' current Volatility is 20.54%. Overall, Nomura Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nomura Holdings' Volatility compare to MS and GS?
Nomura Holdings' Volatility of 20.54% can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Volatility for a Capital Markets company?
A good Volatility depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Volatility 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 Volatility mean?
A high Volatility can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Nomura Holdings and its competitors. Nomura Holdings's current Volatility is 20.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nomura Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nomura Holdings (HAM:NSE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.32, compared to a current price of €7.70 — trading 21.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 20.54%. Nomura Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Volatility calculated?
Volatility is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nomura Holdings (HAM:NSE), the current Volatility is 20.54% as of Jun. 26, 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 Holdings (HAM:NSE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nomura Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.70 is trading 21.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.32.
GuruFocus considers Nomura Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:NSE:
Volatility: 20.54%
GF Value™: €6.32 vs. price of €7.70 (21.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:NSE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nomura Holdings Inc is a financial services group in Japan and operates offices in countries and regions world-wide, including Japan, the U.S., the U.K., Singapore, and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ("Hong Kong") through its subsidiaries. The company's clients include individuals, corporations, financial institutions, governments, and governmental agencies. The company's business consists of Wealth Management*, Investment Management, and Wholesale. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the wholesale segment. The Wholesale Division consists of two businesses, Global Markets, which is mainly engaged in the trading, sales, and structuring of financial products, and Investment Banking, which is engaged in advisory, financing, and solutions businesses.
66GF Score
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