NelnetNNI.NValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Richly Valued” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, Nelnet (NNI.N) trades at a P/E of 15.10x, P/B of 1.21x, P/S of 2.77x, and a dividend yield of 0.78%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 64th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 40th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 82nd percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 45th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 84th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 61st percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 51st percentile within its industry and the 39th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 2.30%, ranking at the 25th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Notably, P/E and P/B aren't telling quite the same story, 18.4 points apart — worth checking the full percentile matrix on this page for the complete picture. The P/E percentile sits lower across the market than within its own industry — relatively cheaper next to the market as a whole. Of the 2.30% total shareholder yield, 0.78% is paid out as dividends and roughly 1.52% is implied to come from buybacks — both channels are meaningfully in play. Nelnet operates in the Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NYSE: NNI · NNI
Want the full picture on whether Nelnet (NNI.N) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 15.10 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 1.21 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 2.77 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 0.78% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 2.30% |