Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 23.5x · EV/EBITDA 14.1x · ROE 30.2%. (2018–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $65.9B | $82.1B | $50.6B | $40.5B | $19.0B | $43.2B | — | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $56.1B | $72.4B | $37.9B | $28.3B | $12.9B | $40.9B | — | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 23.47 | 28.86 | 25.90 | 39.67 | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 4.15 | 5.17 | 4.56 | 5.28 | 4.21 | 28.59 | — | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 5.90 | 7.26 | 6.62 | 6.32 | 3.89 | 9.73 | — | — | — |
| P/FCF | 18.87 | 23.52 | 22.77 | 37.15 | 29.68 | — | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 18.83 | 23.47 | 21.11 | 31.96 | 25.19 | — | — | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 4.56 | 3.41 | 3.68 | 2.87 | 27.03 | — | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.15 | 18.24 | 13.19 | 17.64 | 0.37 | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 14.51 | 18.69 | 13.56 | 18.36 | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 20.71 | 17.04 | 25.95 | 20.19 | — | — | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 44.8% | 44.8% | 45.9% | 43.6% | 34.7% | 43.9% | 33.1% | 39.3% | 35.3% |
| Operating Margin | 24.4% | 24.4% | 25.2% | 20.1% | -6.8% | -11.3% | -33.6% | -27.6% | -13.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 18.1% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 13.4% | -8.1% | -10.9% | -29.8% | -19.7% | -11.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 30.2% | 30.2% | 28.1% | 18.2% | -7.8% | -6.8% | -32.7% | -20.4% | -9.6% |
| ROA | 4.6% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% | -1.1% | -2.0% | -1.9% | -1.0% |
| ROIC | 23.1% | 23.1% | 26.0% | 17.4% | -4.5% | -4.9% | -18.6% | -14.4% | -6.1% |
| ROCE | 29.6% | 29.6% | 27.4% | 19.1% | -5.2% | -5.6% | -20.1% | -16.9% | -7.0% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.12 | 0.18 | 0.16 | 0.04 | 0.43 | 0.53 | 0.39 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.31 | 1.31 | 0.31 | 0.73 | 0.02 | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.86 | -1.67 | -1.90 | -1.24 | -0.53 | -0.95 | -0.19 | -0.29 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -2.47 | -2.47 | -4.44 | -7.62 | -0.17 | — | — | — | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | -2.80 | -5.73 | -11.20 | -9.49 | — | -0.43 | -0.43 | — |
| Interest Coverage | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.99 | 0.76 | -0.20 | -0.46 | -0.90 | -1.18 | -0.74 |
Net cash position: cash ($15.0B) exceeds total debt ($5.2B)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.96 | 1.08 | 1.12 | 1.07 | 0.58 | 0.71 | 0.87 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.96 | 1.08 | 1.12 | 1.07 | 0.58 | 0.71 | 0.87 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.30 | 0.17 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.09 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.18 | 0.15 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.09 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.3% | 3.5% | 3.9% | 2.5% | — | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 5.3% | 4.3% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 3.4% | — | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $4.9B | $4.9B | $4.9B | $4.7B | $4.6B | $4.6B | $4.6B | $4.6B |
Unsecured consumer credit volatility
As reported in recent financial statements, Nu Holdings trades at a P/B multiple of 5.71, a significant premium that suggests investors are pricing the bank as a high-growth technology platform rather than a traditional regional financial institution with standard cyclical credit risks.
The current P/B multiple appears to imply aggressive expectations for future Return on Tangible Equity (ROTCE) expansion as the bank scales its primary banking relationship model. This valuation disconnect warrants caution, as it assumes a 'winner-take-all' outcome in the Latin American fintech space that may be sensitive to macroeconomic shifts in Brazil.
Based on the company's reported figures, the ROE reached 7.3% in 2026Q1, supported by a disciplined efficiency ratio of 21.0% that highlights the bank's structural cost-to-serve advantage over legacy incumbents through its cloud-native infrastructure.
The profitability profile is increasingly driven by the interplay between net interest margin stability and the successful cross-selling of fee-based products. Investors should monitor whether the bank can maintain these margins as it pivots toward higher-income segments like 'Ultraviolet' while managing the inherent volatility of its unsecured lending book.
According to recent quarterly filings, the efficiency ratio remained remarkably low at 21.0% in 2026Q1, which suggests that the bank's digital-first operating model continues to provide a significant competitive edge in managing costs relative to its rapidly expanding customer base.
While the NIM stabilized at 3.4% in 2026Q1, the bank's ability to maintain such a lean efficiency ratio is critical for offsetting potential funding cost pressures. This operational leverage appears to be the primary mechanism allowing the bank to offer competitive products while preserving margins in a volatile interest rate environment.
As indicated by the equity-to-assets ratio of 0.16 in 2026Q1, the bank maintains a consistent capital cushion that appears sufficient to support its ongoing growth strategy across Latin American markets while absorbing the inherent risks of its unsecured consumer credit portfolio.
The stability of this ratio suggests a conservative approach to balance sheet management, which contrasts with the aggressive growth seen in total assets. This capital position provides the necessary flexibility to navigate potential regulatory changes or credit cycle downturns without immediate dilution of shareholder equity.
Financial analysts frequently misapply the P/E ratio to Nu Holdings, as it obscures the impact of IFRS 9 provisioning requirements that front-load credit losses and artificially depress earnings during periods of rapid loan book expansion.
Using P/E as a primary valuation metric for this bank may lead to flawed conclusions regarding its true earnings power, as it fails to account for the non-cash nature of these provisions. Investors should instead focus on P/B or P/TBV, which better capture the underlying value of the bank's capital base and its capacity for future growth.
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Nu Holdings Ltd.'s current P/E ratio is 23.5x. The historical average is 31.5x.
Nu Holdings Ltd.'s current EV/EBITDA is 14.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 12.4x.
Nu Holdings Ltd.'s return on equity (ROE) is 30.2%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is -0.1%.
Based on historical data, Nu Holdings Ltd. is trading at a P/E of 23.5x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Nu Holdings Ltd. has 44.8% gross margin and 24.4% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Nu Holdings Ltd.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.3x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.