Nelnet Inc (NNI) — Cash Flow Reinvestment Rate
Nelnet Inc (NNI) has a Cash Flow Reinvestment Rate of 2.61x as of December 2025, reinvesting $358.98 Million (capex $7.49 Million plus investments $-351.48 Million) from operating cash flow of $137.62 Million. Explore Nelnet Inc capital spending ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Nelnet Inc Cash Flow Reinvestment Rate (2001–2025)
Historical reinvestment intensity for Nelnet Inc across 25 annual periods. Also explore Nelnet Inc asset portfolio for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Cash Flow Reinvestment Rate for Nelnet Inc (2001–2025)
Year-by-year capital reinvestment analysis for Nelnet Inc. For live market cap and broader valuation context, see market value of Nelnet Inc.
| Year | Reinvestment Rate | Total Reinvested (USD) | Operating CF | Capex | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.62x | $260.21 Million | $422.99 Million | $26.24 Million | ▼ -83.2% |
| 2024 | 3.67x | $2.43 Billion | $662.89 Million | $20.90 Million | ▼ -17.1% |
| 2023 | 4.43x | $1.91 Billion | $432.03 Million | $74.05 Million | ▲ +29.9% |
| 2022 | 3.41x | $2.33 Billion | $684.06 Million | $59.42 Million | ▲ +164.1% |
| 2021 | 1.29x | $703.07 Million | $544.87 Million | $58.95 Million | ▼ -72.2% |
| 2020 | 4.65x | $988.82 Million | $212.81 Million | $113.31 Million | ▼ -20.3% |
| 2019 | 5.83x | $1.74 Billion | $298.92 Million | $92.50 Million | ▲ +133.7% |
| 2018 | 2.49x | $675.79 Million | $270.89 Million | $125.02 Million | ▼ -82.7% |
| 2017 | 14.40x | $3.28 Billion | $227.51 Million | $156.00 Million | ▲ +32.0% |
| 2016 | 10.91x | $3.55 Billion | $325.26 Million | $67.60 Million | ▲ +185.6% |
| 2015 | 3.82x | $1.49 Billion | $391.37 Million | $16.76 Million | ▲ +1808.4% |
| 2014 | 0.20x | $71.54 Million | $357.45 Million | $26.49 Million | ▼ -91.1% |
| 2013 | 2.25x | $870.13 Million | $387.18 Million | $17.01 Million | ▲ +13.7% |
| 2012 | 1.98x | $591.51 Million | $299.32 Million | $9.94 Million | ▼ -55.9% |
| 2011 | 4.49x | $1.39 Billion | $310.86 Million | $14.17 Million | ▲ +6744.9% |
| 2010 | 0.07x | $12.77 Million | $194.87 Million | $12.77 Million | ▲ +1667.3% |
| 2009 | 0.00x | $1.20 Million | $324.71 Million | $1.20 Million | ▼ -76.8% |
| 2008 | 0.02x | $5.14 Million | $321.10 Million | $5.14 Million | ▼ -78.2% |
| 2007 | 0.07x | $20.06 Million | $273.06 Million | $20.06 Million | ▼ -69.6% |
| 2006 | 0.24x | $51.95 Million | $215.24 Million | $51.95 Million | ▲ +100.0% |
| 2005 | 0.12x | $19.20 Million | $159.11 Million | $19.20 Million | ▲ +76.7% |
| 2004 | 0.07x | $16.46 Million | $241.08 Million | $16.46 Million | ▼ -36.2% |
| 2003 | 0.11x | $16.36 Million | $153.00 Million | $16.36 Million | ▲ +7.0% |
| 2002 | 0.10x | $13.41 Million | $134.21 Million | $13.41 Million | ▲ +30.0% |
| 2001 | 0.08x | $6.26 Million | $81.49 Million | $6.26 Million | — |