Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU) Operating Margin: 22.96%
Is Nu Holdings Ltd.’s operating margin high or low?
Nu Holdings Ltd.'s operating margin of 22.96% is 669% above its 5-year average of 2.99%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-33.60%–25.17%).
As of Friday, June 19, 2026. 7.29% below its 12-month average of 24.77%.
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NU Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
22.96%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
24.77%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
15.69%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
2.99%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
N/A
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
N/A
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-7.29%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+46.34%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+669.18%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
NU Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU) | $61.56B | 22.96% | 24.77% | 15.69% | 2.99% |
| Truist Financial Corporation (TFC)vs › | $60.21B | 21.35% | 9.19% | 11.84% | 17.40% |
| Aflac Incorporated (AFL)vs › | $58.77B | 30.97% | 30.08% | 28.38% | 26.06% |
| The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV)vs › | $65.45B | 19.30% | 14.64% | 11.63% | 11.57% |
| The Allstate Corporation (ALL)vs › | $56.93B | 23.30% | 14.44% | 6.16% | 9.04% |
| Aon plc (AON)vs › | $67.86B | 27.56% | 24.86% | 26.85% | 24.95% |
| MetLife, Inc. (MET)vs › | $55.07B | 6.26% | 7.04% | 6.66% | 8.38% |
| Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG)vs › | $55.00B | 18.17% | 19.02% | 19.00% | 17.85% |
| Discover Financial Services (DFS)vs › | $50.34B | 34.55% | 60.11% | 58.92% | 47.02% |
| Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE)vs › | $75.71B | 40.84% | 37.69% | 37.61% | 37.47% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
43.7%
Operating Margin
23.0%
Nu Holdings Ltd. Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Nu Holdings Ltd. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU)?
- The operating margin for NU stock is 22.96%.
- Is Nu Holdings Ltd.'s operating margin high or low?
- Nu Holdings Ltd.'s operating margin of 22.96% is 669% above its 5-year average of 2.99%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-33.60%–25.17%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU)?
- The TTM average operating margin for NU stock is 24.77%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for NU stock is 15.69%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for NU stock is 2.99%.
Nu Holdings Ltd. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 24.36% |
| 2024-12-31 | 25.17% |
| 2023-12-31 | 20.07% |
| 2022-12-31 | -6.84% |
| 2021-12-31 | -11.25% |
| 2020-12-31 | -33.60% |
| 2019-12-31 | -27.56% |
| 2018-12-31 | -13.18% |
About Nu Holdings Ltd.
Nu Holdings Ltd. operates as a technology-driven enterprise delivering digital financial services, with its primary operations spanning Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. It supplies a variety of financial instruments, including Nu and Ultraviolet branded credit and debit cards, alongside comprehensive mobile payment capabilities. These features allow NuAccount customers to effortlessly process transfers, manage bill payments, and perform everyday purchases via their smartphones. The firm also offers savings mechanisms like Nu Personal Accounts, a holistic digital banking solution catering to all personal financial needs, from routine expenditures and money transfers to accumulating savings. For business owners, it provides Nu business accounts specifically designed to support their entrepreneurial ventures. Beyond these, Nu Holdings presents NuInvest, an investment platform offering diverse products such as equities, fixed-income securities, options, and ETFs, in addition to multimarket funds with curated asset allocations individualized based on a client's risk appetite and financial status. Its service offerings further encompass personal unsecured loans; an in-app "buy now, pay later" feature for Nu cardholders to amortize credit, debit, and banking slip payments over up to twelve installments; and NuInsurance solutions, which aid customers in securing life insurance and funeral benefits. The company was established in 2013 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Banks - Diversified
- CEO
- David Velez-Osomo