Nomura Holdings Inc vs Williams-Sonoma, Inc. — how do they compare? Nomura Holdings Inc trades at $9.4 (market cap $27.46B), while Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at $223.2 (market cap $26.30B). The key difference: Nomura Holdings Inc and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. are close in size by market cap, and Nomura Holdings Inc pays the higher dividend (3.45%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NMR | WSM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $27.46B | $26.30B |
Sector | Financials | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $10.04 | $240.06 |
52-Week Low | $6.39 | $168.64 |
Dividend Yield | 3.45% | 1.36% |
Enterprise Value | — | $27.14B |
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Nomura is Japan's largest broker, about twice the size of rival Daiwa Securities and roughly three times the size of the securities units of the three megabanks. It is also the largest asset-management company in Japan, with a similar size differential compared with its rivals. Despite its topnotch brand name in retail broking and asset management in Japan, Nomura has struggled to compete effectively in the institutional securities business against larger global rivals. In 2008, Nomura bought European and Asian assets of the failed Lehman Brothers, which led to a sharply higher cost base but did not provide commensurate revenue. Nomura has reduced the scale of these businesses but maintains its ambition to compete globally with the top players.
Read more on NMR →With a wide retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a leader in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (175 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (189) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (52) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (9) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
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