NextEd Group (ASX:NXD) Beta: -1.2911 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


What is NextEd Group Beta?

NextEd Group ASX:NXD -3.53% Beta is -1.2911 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), NextEd Group's Beta is -1.2911.

NextEd Group  (ASX:NXD) Beta Explanation

Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)

NextEd Group Beta Related Terms

NextEd Group Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NextEd Group's Beta can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
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NextEd Group Beta Chart

NextEd Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.26 -0.44 -1.01 -0.43 -1.42

NextEd Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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ASX:NXD vs EDU, TAL, GHC: Beta Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, NextEd Group's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta 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.

NextEd Group Beta vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, NextEd Group's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NextEd Group's Beta falls into.


NextEd Group Beta Calculation

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of -1.2911 mean?
NextEd Group (ASX:NXD) has a Beta of -1.2911 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for NextEd Group and its competitors.
Is NextEd Group's Beta too high?
NextEd Group's current Beta is -1.2911.
How does NextEd Group's Beta compare to EDU and TAL?
NextEd Group's Beta of -1.2911 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for an Education company?
A good Beta depends on the Education industry context. However, Beta 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 Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for NextEd Group and its competitors. NextEd Group's current Beta is -1.2911. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NextEd Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NextEd Group (ASX:NXD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.23, compared to a current price of A$0.08 — trading 64.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -1.2911. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NextEd Group (ASX:NXD), the current Beta is -1.2911 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.

NextEd Group Business Description

Address 7 Kelly Street, Level 2, Ultimo, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2007
NextEd Group Ltd is engaged in the provision of vocational education and training solutions. It is a listed private education provider, delivering learning experiences through a national campus network across Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. NextEd offers courses across the English Language, Vocational, and Higher Education sectors, spanning industries including business, technology, design, hospitality, health, and community services. In addition, it provides education recruitment agency services to international students. The group's operating segments are: International, which generates maximum revenue, Technology and Design, Domestic Vocational, and Go Study. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Australia, followed by Europe and South America.