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Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index, it shows how the price swings around its mean. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. In most cases, the higher the volatility, the riskier the security.
As of today (2026-07-28), Nelnet's Volatility is 14.74%.
Nelnet (NYSE:NNI) Volatility Explanation
Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index. It’s often measured as standard deviation or variance of historical returns over a certain period. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year.
Volatility reflects the uncertainty or risk of a security’s value. Generally speaking, a higher volatility suggests a higher risk, because it implies a wider fluctuation around average price. This means the price of the security can change dramatically in either direction within a short period. Conversely, a lower volatility means that the security's price is more steady, which suggests a lower risk.
Another measurement of relative volatility is Beta. Beta is a measure of systematic risk of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. Beta is usually compared to 1. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.
Nelnet Volatility Related Terms
NNI vs SLM, SEZL, BFH: Volatility Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Nelnet's Volatility, along with its competitors' market caps and Volatility 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 Volatility vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Nelnet's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nelnet's Volatility falls into.
The annualized volatility is calculated as following:
σA
=
σM
*
√12
=
√ 1/(n-1) ∑(Ri - R')^2
*
√12
Where: σM is the monthly volatility, n is the number of months in the period, Ri is the security's historical monthly returns and R' is the arithmetic mean of monthly returns.
* 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 (NNI) has a Volatility of 14.74% as of Jul. 28, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Nelnet and its competitors.
Is Nelnet's Volatility too high?
Nelnet's current Volatility is 14.74%. Overall, Nelnet has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nelnet's Volatility compare to SLM and SEZL?
Nelnet's Volatility of 14.74% 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 Volatility for a Credit Services company?
A good Volatility depends on the Credit Services industry context. However, Volatility 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 Volatility mean?
A high Volatility can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Nelnet and its competitors. Nelnet's current Volatility is 14.74%. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $149.40, compared to a current price of $135.90 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 14.74%. 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 Volatility calculated?
Volatility is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nelnet (NNI), the current Volatility is 14.74% 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 (NNI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nelnet stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $135.90 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $149.40.
GuruFocus considers Nelnet to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NNI:
Volatility: 14.74%
GF Value™: $149.40 vs. price of $135.90 (9% below fair value)
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 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.
66GF Score
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