NextDecade Corporation (NEXT) Fair Value 2026

NEXT · Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

4.3 /10

32 fundamental signals · 2 models active

Value Trap Risk

LOW (26/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-27, NextDecade Corporation (NEXT) trades at $7.44, versus a $12.20 median fair value across its 2 active models — 64.0% above the current price. QOC: 4.3/10. Value Trap Risk: 26/100 (LOW). 2/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
NEXT
Price
$7.44
Quality Score
4.3/10
Value Trap Risk
26/100
Models Active
2/13
Last Updated
Strength: PWERM suggests +200.0% upside with 32% confidence
Risk: Below-average Quality Score of 4.3/10 signals weak fundamentals

Is NextDecade Corporation (NEXT) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 2-model valuation engine, NextDecade Corporation (NEXT) appears undervalued as of : the median of 2 independent fair value estimates is $12.20, 64.0% above the current price of $7.44. Estimates range from $2.08 to $22.32. NEXT scores 4.3/10 on fundamental quality and 26/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.7% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,801 rated companies as of 2026-08-27. NEXT’s +64.0% gap is wider than that market norm, and the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services sector median is -15.7%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy NextDecade Corporation Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give NEXT?

2 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($7.44)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Relative · Medium Conviction
$2.08 -72.1%
Option-Based · Medium Conviction
$22.32 +200.0%

All Models Active

All 2 models are displayed above.

What Is NextDecade Corporation (NEXT) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, NextDecade Corporation's intrinsic value is estimated at $12.20, presenting a divided outlook at the current price of $7.44. With a median implied return of +64.0% across a split 1–1 (bull–bear) consensus, the model spread of +272.1% underscores analytical uncertainty. Notably, PWERM sees the most upside at +200.0% (fair value: $22.32), while Regime Cross is the most conservative at -72.1% ($2.08). The spread between these extremes — +272.1% — reveals how different analytical frameworks can reach starkly different conclusions.

What Do the Models Say About NEXT?

2 of 13 models are currently active for NEXT. Of these, 1 model suggests upside while 1 model suggests overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for NEXT is $12.20 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does NEXT Rank in Oil & Gas Equipment & Services?

Among 52 Oil & Gas Equipment & Services stocks, NEXT ranks #47 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 4.3/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 4.3 reflects mixed fundamentals.

As a oil and gas company, NextDecade Corporation operates in a sector where reserve replacement ratio is a critical driver of valuation. Investors evaluating NEXT should weigh these sector-specific dynamics alongside our model-derived fair values.

Is NEXT a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns NEXT a score of 26/100 (LOW). This indicates low risk. The financial profile does not exhibit typical value trap warning signs. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

2 of 13 models are active for NextDecade Corporation. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi 32-factor quality framework, NextDecade Corporation's fundamental quality profile registers 4.3/10. This mixed score captures the company's profitability depth, growth consistency, balance sheet resilience, and shareholder return track record.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +272.1% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every NEXT valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across NEXT's 2 active models, average confidence is 38%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy NextDecade Corporation Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

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Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to NEXT?

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Read investment analysis: POSC · BRVO · SMNR · FBRX · HYMC · FABC · NVDA

What Else Do Investors Ask About NextDecade Corporation’s Valuation?

What is NextDecade Corporation's intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts NextDecade Corporation (NEXT)'s intrinsic value at $12.20 — the median of 2 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-27, ranging from $2.08 to $22.32. The Quality of Company score is 4.3/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is NEXT overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $7.44, 1 of 2 active models suggest NEXT may be undervalued, while 1 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 2 fair value estimates is $12.20, 64.0% above the current price of $7.44 — a consensus view that NEXT is undervalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits NextDecade Corporation's business model in Oil & Gas Equipment & Services.

What does a Quality of Company score of 4.3 mean for NEXT?

NextDecade Corporation's QOC of 4.3/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores below 5 flag potential fundamental weaknesses requiring careful analysis.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on NEXT?

CirclFi analyzes NEXT with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 2 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is NEXT a value trap in 2026?

NextDecade Corporation's Value Trap score is 26/100 (LOW). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 2-model valuation engine, NextDecade Corporation (NEXT) has a median fair value of $12.20 — 64.0% above the current price of $7.44 — as of 2026-08-27.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/NEXT/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this NEXT valuation
  • Financial statements: NextDecade Corporation 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001612720) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for NEXT as of ; valuations recomputed .