NextEnergy Solar Fund (LSE:NESF) Book Value per Share: £0.76 (As of Mar. 2026)

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LSE:NESF NextEnergy Solar Fund Ltd LSE:NESF
37 GF Score
Price £0.51
GF Value £0.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is NextEnergy Solar Fund Book Value per Share?

NextEnergy Solar Fund LSE:NESF -1.94% 37 Book Value per Share is £0.76 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:NESF with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.01 (Significantly Overvalued).

NextEnergy Solar Fund's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.76.

During the past 12 months, NextEnergy Solar Fund's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -20.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -12.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of NextEnergy Solar Fund was 4.90% per year. The lowest was -12.70% per year. And the median was 0.60% per year.

NextEnergy Solar Fund's current price is £0.505. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.76. Hence, today's PB Ratio of NextEnergy Solar Fund is 0.66.

During the past 12 years, the highest P/B Ratio of NextEnergy Solar Fund was 1.22. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 1.02.


NextEnergy Solar Fund  (LSE:NESF) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


NextEnergy Solar Fund Book Value per Share Related Terms


NextEnergy Solar Fund Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NextEnergy Solar Fund's Book Value per Share 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.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

NextEnergy Solar Fund Book Value per Share Chart

NextEnergy Solar Fund Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Book Value per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.14 1.14 1.05 0.95 0.76

NextEnergy Solar Fund Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Book Value per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.05 0.98 0.95 0.89 0.76

LSE:NESF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, NextEnergy Solar Fund's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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.


NextEnergy Solar Fund PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, NextEnergy Solar Fund's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NextEnergy Solar Fund's PB Ratio falls into.


LSE:NESF
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NextEnergy Solar Fund Book Value per Share Calculation

NextEnergy Solar Fund's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(437.51-0.00)/575.20
=0.76

NextEnergy Solar Fund's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(437.51-0.00)/575.20
=0.76

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of £0.76 mean?
NextEnergy Solar Fund (LSE:NESF) has a Book Value per Share of £0.76 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on NextEnergy Solar Fund and its competitors.
Is NextEnergy Solar Fund's Book Value per Share too high?
NextEnergy Solar Fund's current Book Value per Share is £0.76. Overall, NextEnergy Solar Fund has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NextEnergy Solar Fund's Book Value per Share compare to BLK and BX?
NextEnergy Solar Fund's Book Value per Share of £0.76 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for an Asset Management company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on NextEnergy Solar Fund and its competitors. NextEnergy Solar Fund's current Book Value per Share is £0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NextEnergy Solar Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NextEnergy Solar Fund (LSE:NESF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.01, compared to a current price of £0.51 — trading 4950% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is £0.76. NextEnergy Solar Fund's overall GF Score™ is 37/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NextEnergy Solar Fund (LSE:NESF), the current Book Value per Share is £0.76 as of Mar. 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.

Is NextEnergy Solar Fund (LSE:NESF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NextEnergy Solar Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.51 is trading 4950% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.01. GuruFocus considers NextEnergy Solar Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:NESF:

  • Book Value per Share: £0.76
  • GF Value™: £0.01 vs. price of £0.51 (4950% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:NESF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NextEnergy Solar Fund Business Description

Address Trafalgar Court, Floor 2, Les Banques, St. Peter Port, GGY, GY1 4LY
NextEnergy Solar Fund Ltd is a closed-ended investment company. The company seeks to provide investors with a sustainable and attractive dividend that increases in line with RPI over the long term. It invests in solar photovoltaic plants or debt financing through its subsidiaries and generates revenues from the sale of electricity.
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