Nelnet Inc (NNI) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio

Latest as of March 2026: 97.3%

Nelnet Inc (NNI) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 97.3% as of March 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($97.58 Million) from net assets ($3.61 Billion) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See NNI working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.

Tangible NW Ratio

97.3%
Tangible equity / total equity

Net Assets (Equity)

$3.61 Billion
USD

Intangible Assets

$97.58 Million
Goodwill, patents, brand value

Total Assets

$14.18 Billion
USD

Nelnet Inc Tangible Net Worth Ratio (2000–2025)

This chart shows how Nelnet Inc's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 26 annual periods from 2000 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 97.3%, reflecting net assets of $3.61 Billion with intangible assets of $97.58 Million USD. See Nelnet Inc (NNI) defensive interval to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.

Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Nelnet Inc (2000–2025)

The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Nelnet Inc from 2000 to 2025, covering 26 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Nelnet Inc (NNI) total market value.

Year Tangible NW Ratio Net Assets (USD) Intangible Assets Total Assets Change (pp)
2025 94.8% $3.58 Billion $187.31 Million $14.06 Billion ▼ -4.1 pp
2024 98.9% $3.30 Billion $36.33 Million $13.78 Billion ▲ +0.3 pp
2023 98.6% $3.20 Billion $44.82 Million $16.71 Billion ▲ +0.6 pp
2022 98.0% $3.20 Billion $63.50 Million $19.37 Billion ▼ -0.2 pp
2021 98.2% $2.95 Billion $52.03 Million $21.68 Billion ▲ +1.1 pp
2020 97.1% $2.63 Billion $75.07 Million $22.65 Billion ▲ +0.6 pp
2019 96.6% $2.39 Billion $81.53 Million $23.71 Billion ▲ +1.5 pp
2018 95.1% $2.31 Billion $114.29 Million $25.22 Billion ▼ -3.2 pp
2017 98.2% $2.17 Billion $38.43 Million $23.96 Billion ▲ +0.5 pp
2016 97.7% $2.07 Billion $47.81 Million $27.18 Billion ▲ +0.4 pp
2015 97.3% $1.89 Billion $51.06 Million $30.49 Billion ▼ -0.2 pp
2014 97.5% $1.73 Billion $42.58 Million $30.10 Billion ▼ -2.0 pp
2013 99.6% $1.44 Billion $6.13 Million $27.77 Billion ▲ +0.4 pp
2012 99.2% $1.17 Billion $9.39 Million $26.61 Billion ▲ +1.9 pp
2011 97.3% $1.07 Billion $28.37 Million $25.85 Billion ▲ +1.6 pp
2010 95.7% $906.63 Million $38.71 Million $25.89 Billion ▲ +2.6 pp
2009 93.2% $784.56 Million $53.54 Million $25.88 Billion ▲ +5.2 pp
2008 88.0% $643.23 Million $77.05 Million $27.85 Billion ▲ +6.6 pp
2007 81.5% $608.88 Million $112.83 Million $29.16 Billion ▲ +5.7 pp
2006 75.7% $671.85 Million $162.99 Million $26.80 Billion ▼ -16.7 pp
2005 92.4% $650.12 Million $49.31 Million $22.80 Billion ▲ +53.4 pp
2004 39.0% $456.18 Million $278.26 Million $15.16 Billion ▲ +9.0 pp
2003 30.0% $305.49 Million $213.92 Million $11.93 Billion ▲ +106.4 pp
2002 -76.4% $108.75 Million $191.85 Million $9.77 Billion ▼ -163.4 pp
2001 87.0% $63.19 Million $8.24 Million $8.13 Billion ▼ -13.0 pp
2000 100.0% $54.16 Million $0.00 $4.02 Billion
pp = percentage points