NNI (Nelnet) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $10.39 (As of Jun. 2026)

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NNI Nelnet Inc NNI
66 GF Score
Price $131.46
GF Value $147.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Nelnet Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Nelnet NNI -2.51% 66 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $10.39 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NNI with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $147.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Nelnet's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.986. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $10.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Nelnet's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -100.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 5.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 9.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 5.20% 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Nelnet was 11.60% per year. The lowest was -2.30% per year. And the median was 5.50% per year.

As of today (2026-08-08), Nelnet's current stock price is $131.46. Nelnet's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $10.39. Nelnet's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 12.65.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Nelnet was 13.81. The lowest was 5.14. And the median was 10.34.


Nelnet  (NYSE:NNI) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Nelnet's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=131.46/10.39
=12.65

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Nelnet was 13.81. The lowest was 5.14. And the median was 10.34.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Nelnet Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Nelnet Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nelnet's Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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.

Nelnet Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Nelnet Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.31 8.67 8.88 9.94 10.18

Nelnet Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 10.08 10.09 10.18 10.26 10.39

NNI vs SLM, SEZL, BFH: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Nelnet's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Nelnet's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nelnet's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Nelnet Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Nelnet's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=1.986/333.9520*333.9520
=1.986

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Nelnet Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 1.556 241.428 2.152
201612 0.486 241.432 0.672
201703 0.505 243.801 0.692
201706 1.955 244.955 2.665
201709 0.634 246.819 0.858
201712 0.874 246.524 1.184
201803 0.730 249.554 0.977
201806 -0.569 251.989 -0.754
201809 2.207 252.439 2.920
201812 1.196 251.233 1.590
201903 -4.074 254.202 -5.352
201906 2.570 256.143 3.351
201909 3.430 256.759 4.461
201912 3.288 256.974 4.273
202003 -4.255 258.115 -5.505
202006 0.444 257.797 0.575
202009 6.356 260.280 8.155
202012 3.721 260.474 4.771
202103 0.797 264.877 1.005
202106 3.261 271.696 4.008
202109 3.546 274.310 4.317
202112 3.323 278.802 3.980
202203 6.823 287.504 7.925
202206 5.039 296.311 5.679
202209 4.358 296.808 4.903
202212 0.300 296.797 0.338
202303 2.635 301.836 2.915
202306 1.674 305.109 1.832
202309 3.702 307.789 4.017
202312 1.553 306.746 1.691
202403 5.069 312.332 5.420
202406 3.371 314.175 3.583
202409 3.640 315.301 3.855
202412 5.428 315.605 5.744
202503 2.407 319.799 2.514
202506 2.140 322.561 2.216
202509 2.775 324.800 2.853
202512 3.606 324.054 3.716
202603 1.706 330.213 1.725
202606 1.986 333.952 1.986

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $10.39 mean?
Nelnet (NNI) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $10.39 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Nelnet and its competitors.
Is Nelnet's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Nelnet's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $10.39. Overall, Nelnet has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nelnet's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to SLM and SEZL?
Nelnet's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $10.39 can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Credit Services company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Nelnet and its competitors. Nelnet's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $10.39. 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 (NNI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $147.76, compared to a current price of $131.46 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $10.39. Nelnet's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nelnet (NNI), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $10.39 as of Jun. 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 (NNI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nelnet stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $131.46 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of $147.76. GuruFocus considers Nelnet to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NNI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $10.39
  • GF Value™: $147.76 vs. price of $131.46 (11% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Nelnet Business Description

Other Exchanges NIJ:Germany
Address 121 South 13th Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE, USA, 68508
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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