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NelnetFRA:NIJ +0.87%67 Buyback Yield % is 1.65 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 2.21. GuruFocus rates FRA:NIJ with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €129.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 168 Credit Services companies, Nelnet ranks better than 75.6% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Nelnet's Buyback Yield % 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.
FRA:NIJ vs SLM, SEZL, BFH: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Nelnet's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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.
Nelnet Buyback Yield % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Nelnet's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nelnet's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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.
Nelnet (FRA:NIJ) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.65 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Nelnet and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 2.21. Over the past decade, Nelnet's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.20 to 8.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Nelnet ranks #41 out of 168 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Nelnet's Buyback Yield % too high?
Nelnet's current Buyback Yield % of 1.65 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 2.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 8.34. Based on the distribution chart, Nelnet ranks #41 out of 168 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nelnet has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nelnet's Buyback Yield % compare to SLM and SEZL?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Nelnet ranks #41 out of 168 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Nelnet in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Nelnet's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.20 to 8.34 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Credit Services company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Nelnet and its competitors. Nelnet's current Buyback Yield % is 1.65, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nelnet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nelnet (FRA:NIJ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €129.43, compared to a current price of €116.00 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.65, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 2.21. Nelnet's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nelnet (FRA:NIJ), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.65 as of Jul. 28, 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 Nelnet (FRA:NIJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nelnet stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €116.00 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €129.43.
GuruFocus considers Nelnet to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NIJ:
Buyback Yield %: 1.65 (25% below median its 10-year median of 2.21)
GF Value™: €129.43 vs. price of €116.00 (10.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NIJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nelnet Inc is a United States based company engaged in these four reportable segments; Loan Servicing and Systems, which focuses on student and consumer loan origination services and servicing, loan origination and servicing-related technology solutions, and outsourcing business services; Education Technology Services and Payments segment provides education services, payment technology, and community management solutions for K-12 schools, institutions, churches, and businesses; Asset Generation and Management segment includes the acquisition and management of student and other loan assets; and Nelnet Bank focuses on the private education and unsecured consumer loan markets. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Asset Generation and Management.
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