Market Cap
CHF282.0b
Last Updated
2021/01/19 18:12 UTC
Data Sources
Company Financials +
Executive Summary
Nestlé S.A., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a food and beverage company. More Details
Rewards
Risk Analysis
Snowflake Analysis
Outstanding track record established dividend payer.
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Share Price & News
How has Nestlé's share price performed over time and what events caused price changes?
Latest Share Price and Events
Stable Share Price: NESN is less volatile than 75% of Swiss stocks over the past 3 months, typically moving +/- 2% a week.
Volatility Over Time: NESN's weekly volatility (2%) has been stable over the past year.
Market Performance
7 Day Return
0.2%
NESN
0.9%
CH Food
0.2%
CH Market
1 Year Return
-7.2%
NESN
-6.2%
CH Food
-0.6%
CH Market
Return vs Industry: NESN matched the Swiss Food industry which returned -6.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: NESN underperformed the Swiss Market which returned -0.6% over the past year.
Shareholder returns
NESN | Industry | Market | |
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7 Day | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
30 Day | -1.7% | -0.9% | 3.1% |
90 Day | -5.6% | -3.8% | 8.2% |
1 Year | -4.7%-7.2% | -3.9%-6.2% | 2.9%-0.6% |
3 Year | 31.5%21.0% | 26.5%5.9% | 19.8%4.7% |
5 Year | 58.7%37.3% | 52.6%38.9% | 51.5%26.4% |
Long-Term Price Volatility Vs. Market
How volatile is Nestlé's share price compared to the market and industry in the last 5 years?
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Here's Why Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Can Manage Its Debt ResponsiblyValuation
Is Nestlé undervalued compared to its fair value and its price relative to the market?
6.5%
Undervalued compared to fair value
Share Price vs. Fair Value
Below Fair Value: NESN (CHF100.6) is trading below our estimate of fair value (CHF107.57)
Significantly Below Fair Value: NESN is trading below fair value, but not by a significant amount.
Price To Earnings Ratio
PE vs Industry: NESN is good value based on its PE Ratio (21.4x) compared to the CH Food industry average (21.7x).
PE vs Market: NESN is good value based on its PE Ratio (21.4x) compared to the Swiss market (25x).
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
PEG Ratio: NESN is poor value based on its PEG Ratio (9.1x)
Price to Book Ratio
PB vs Industry: NESN is overvalued based on its PB Ratio (6.5x) compared to the CH Food industry average (4.3x).
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Future Growth
How is Nestlé forecast to perform in the next 1 to 3 years based on estimates from 23 analysts?
2.4%
Forecasted annual earnings growth
Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: NESN's forecast earnings growth (2.4% per year) is above the savings rate (-0.3%).
Earnings vs Market: NESN's earnings (2.4% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the Swiss market (13.2% per year).
High Growth Earnings: NESN's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.
Revenue vs Market: NESN's revenue (2.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the Swiss market (4.6% per year).
High Growth Revenue: NESN's revenue (2.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: NESN's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (27.8%)
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Past Performance
How has Nestlé performed over the past 5 years?
3.2%
Historical annual earnings growth
Earnings and Revenue History
Quality Earnings: NESN has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: NESN's current net profit margins (15.3%) are higher than last year (10%).
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: NESN's earnings have grown by 3.2% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: NESN's earnings growth over the past year (45.4%) exceeds its 5-year average (3.2% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: NESN earnings growth over the past year (45.4%) exceeded the Food industry -14.7%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: NESN's Return on Equity (30.7%) is considered high.
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Financial Health
How is Nestlé's financial position?
Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: NESN's short term assets (CHF28.2B) do not cover its short term liabilities (CHF37.7B).
Long Term Liabilities: NESN's short term assets (CHF28.2B) do not cover its long term liabilities (CHF36.4B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: NESN's debt to equity ratio (77.8%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: NESN's debt to equity ratio has increased from 35.9% to 77.8% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: NESN's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (42.5%).
Interest Coverage: NESN's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (18.9x coverage).
Balance Sheet
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Dividend
What is Nestlé current dividend yield, its reliability and sustainability?
2.68%
Current Dividend Yield
Dividend Yield vs Market
Notable Dividend: NESN's dividend (2.68%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Swiss market (1.59%).
High Dividend: NESN's dividend (2.68%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the Swiss market (3.76%).
Stability and Growth of Payments
Stable Dividend: NESN's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: NESN's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Current Payout to Shareholders
Dividend Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (57.6%), NESN's dividend payments are covered by earnings.
Future Payout to Shareholders
Future Dividend Coverage: NESN's dividends in 3 years are forecast to be covered by earnings (61.2% payout ratio).
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Management
How experienced are the management team and are they aligned to shareholders interests?
5.4yrs
Average management tenure
CEO
Mark Schneider (55 yo)
4yrs
Tenure
CHF9,468,558
Compensation
Dr. Ulf Mark Schneider, also known as Mark, has been the Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé S.A. since January 1, 2017 and has been its Director since April 6, 2017. He serves as Member of Executive Board a...
CEO Compensation Analysis
Compensation vs Market: Mark's total compensation ($USD0.00) is below average for companies of similar size in the Swiss market ($USD5.92M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Mark's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
Leadership Team
Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
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CEO, Member of Executive Board & Director | 4yrs | CHF9.47m | 0.011% CHF 30.5m | |
Executive VP | 5.5yrs | no data | 0.0022% CHF 6.3m | |
Executive VP | 10yrs | no data | 0.0040% CHF 11.2m | |
Executive VP | no data | no data | 0.0018% CHF 5.1m | |
Executive VP | 9.67yrs | no data | 0.0077% CHF 21.7m | |
Executive VP | 7.08yrs | no data | 0.0021% CHF 6.0m | |
Deputy Executive VP & Member of Executive Board | no data | no data | 0.00043% CHF 1.2m | |
Executive VP | 5.25yrs | no data | 0.00085% CHF 2.4m | |
Executive VP | no data | no data | 0.00022% CHF 620.4k | |
Executive VP | no data | no data | 0.00043% CHF 1.2m | |
Executive VP | 1.42yrs | no data | no data | |
Head of Investor Relations | 2.67yrs | no data | no data |
5.4yrs
Average Tenure
58yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: NESN's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.4 years average tenure).
Board Members
Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
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CEO, Member of Executive Board & Director | 4yrs | CHF9.47m | 0.011% CHF 30.5m | |
Vice Chairman & Lead Independent Director | 2.75yrs | CHF714.69k | 0.00099% CHF 2.8m | |
Chairman Emeritus | 3.75yrs | CHF407.05k | no data | |
Non Executive Director | 3.75yrs | CHF353.45k | 0.00023% CHF 648.6k | |
Non-Executive Director | 6yrs | CHF363.96k | 0.00023% CHF 648.6k | |
Honorary Chairman | 20.67yrs | no data | no data | |
Non-Executive Director | 7.75yrs | CHF449.30k | 0.00065% CHF 1.8m | |
Non-Executive Director | 6yrs | CHF622.75k | 0.0011% CHF 3.1m | |
Chairman of the Board | 3.75yrs | CHF3.49m | 0.051% CHF 144.0m | |
Non-Executive Director | 9.75yrs | CHF361.95k | 0.00076% CHF 2.1m | |
Chairman & MD of Nestle India | no data | no data | no data | |
Independent Non-Executive Director | 2.75yrs | CHF285.81k | 0.00013% CHF 366.6k |
3.8yrs
Average Tenure
66yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: NESN's board of directors are considered experienced (3.8 years average tenure).
Ownership
Who are the major shareholders and have insiders been buying or selling?
Insider Trading Volume
Insider Buying: Insufficient data to determine if insiders have bought more shares than they have sold in the past 3 months.
Ownership Breakdown
Dilution of Shares: Shareholders have not been meaningfully diluted in the past year.
Top Shareholders
Company Information
Nestlé S.A.'s company bio, employee growth, exchange listings and data sources
Key Information
- Name: Nestlé S.A.
- Ticker: NESN
- Exchange: SWX
- Founded: 1866
- Industry: Packaged Foods and Meats
- Sector: Food, Beverage & Tobacco
- Market Cap: CHF282.014b
- Shares outstanding: 2.79b
- Website: https://www.nestle.com
Number of Employees
Location
- Nestlé S.A.
- Avenue Nestlé 55
- Vevey
- Vaud
- 1800
- Switzerland
Listings
Ticker | Exchange | Primary Security | Security Type | Country | Currency | Listed on |
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NSRG.F | OTCPK (Pink Sheets LLC) | Yes | Registered Shares | US | USD | Jan 1975 |
NESN | SWX (SIX Swiss Exchange) | Yes | Registered Shares | CH | CHF | Jan 1975 |
0QR4 | LSE (London Stock Exchange) | Yes | Registered Shares | GB | CHF | Jan 1975 |
NESR | XTRA (XETRA Trading Platform) | Yes | Registered Shares | DE | EUR | Jan 1975 |
NESR | DB (Deutsche Boerse AG) | Yes | Registered Shares | DE | EUR | Jan 1975 |
NESN N | BMV (Bolsa Mexicana de Valores) | Yes | Registered Shares | MX | MXN | Jan 1975 |
NSRG.Y | OTCPK (Pink Sheets LLC) | SPONSORED ADR | US | USD | Mar 1990 | |
NESM | DB (Deutsche Boerse AG) | SPONSORED ADR | DE | EUR | Mar 1990 | |
NESM | XTRA (XETRA Trading Platform) | SPONSORED ADR | DE | EUR | Mar 1990 | |
NESNE | SWX (SIX Swiss Exchange) | CHF0.10 (2ND BUYBACK LINE) | CH | CHF | Jul 2017 | |
0RR6 | LSE (London Stock Exchange) | CHF0.10 (2ND BUYBACK LINE) | GB | CHF | Jul 2017 |
Biography
Nestlé S.A., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a food and beverage company. The company operates through Zone Europe, Middle East and North Africa; Zone Americas; Zone Asia, Oceania and sub-Sahar...
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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Company Analysis | 2021/01/19 18:12 |
End of Day Share Price | 2021/01/19 00:00 |
Earnings | 2020/06/30 |
Annual Earnings | 2019/12/31 |
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