NextEd GroupASX:NXD -2.20% PB Ratio is 0.99 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 2.49. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Education companies, NextEd Group ranks better than 60.63% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-11), NextEd Group's share price is A$0.089. NextEd Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.09. Hence, NextEd Group's PB Ratio of today is 0.99.
Good Sign:
NextEd Group Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.99) is close to 1-year low of 0.9.
The historical rank and industry rank for NextEd Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:NXD'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 2.49 Max: 42.65
Current: 0.99
During the past 13 years, NextEd Group's highest PB Ratio was 42.65. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 2.49.
ASX:NXD's PB Ratio is ranked better than 60.63% of 254
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.39
vs ASX:NXD: 0.99
During the past 12 months, NextEd Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -24.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -31.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of NextEd Group was 109.80% per year. The lowest was -72.20% per year. And the median was -30.35% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
NextEd Group PB Ratio Related Terms
NextEd Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NextEd Group's PB Ratio 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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, NextEd Group'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.
NextEd Group PB Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, NextEd Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NextEd Group's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
NextEd Group's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
NextEd Group (ASX:NXD) has a PB Ratio of 0.99 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on NextEd Group and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 2.49. Over the past decade, NextEd Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 42.65. According to the industry distribution chart, NextEd Group ranks #100 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is NextEd Group's PB Ratio too high?
NextEd Group's current PB Ratio of 0.99 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 2.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 42.65. The Education industry median PB Ratio is 1.39. NextEd Group's value of 0.99 is 28.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NextEd Group ranks #100 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does NextEd Group's PB Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, NextEd Group ranks #100 out of 254 companies for PB Ratio. This puts NextEd Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.39. NextEd Group's value of 0.99 is 28.8% below this benchmark. Historically, NextEd Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 42.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.49 vs. the industry median of 1.39, NextEd Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for an Education company?
The median PB Ratio among Education companies is 1.39, based on 254 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NextEd Group's current PB Ratio of 0.99 is 28.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on NextEd Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NextEd Group's current PB Ratio is 0.99, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 2.49. 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$0.09 — trading 61.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.99, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 2.49 and 28.8% below the Education industry median of 1.39. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NextEd Group (ASX:NXD), the current PB Ratio is 0.99 as of Jul. 11, 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 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.
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