Nestlé S.A.

SWX:NESN Stock Report

Market Cap: CHF 204.7b

Nestlé Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 2/6

Nestlé has a total shareholder equity of CHF29.0B and total debt of CHF65.6B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 225.9%. Its total assets and total liabilities are CHF130.1B and CHF101.1B respectively. Nestlé's EBIT is CHF14.9B making its interest coverage ratio 10.3. It has cash and short-term investments of CHF5.5B.

Key information

225.85%

Debt to equity ratio

CHF 65.60b

Debt

Interest coverage ratio10.3x
CashCHF 5.52b
EquityCHF 29.05b
Total liabilitiesCHF 101.08b
Total assetsCHF 130.12b

Recent financial health updates

These 4 Measures Indicate That Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Aug 18
These 4 Measures Indicate That Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Here's Why Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

May 09
Here's Why Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Is Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Using Too Much Debt?

Dec 27
Is Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Using Too Much Debt?

Recent updates

These 4 Measures Indicate That Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Aug 18
These 4 Measures Indicate That Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Returns On Capital At Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Have Hit The Brakes

Jun 14
Returns On Capital At Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Have Hit The Brakes

Here's Why Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

May 09
Here's Why Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Nestlé's (VTX:NESN) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Apr 21
Nestlé's (VTX:NESN) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

An Intrinsic Calculation For Nestlé S.A. (VTX:NESN) Suggests It's 47% Undervalued

Apr 12
An Intrinsic Calculation For Nestlé S.A. (VTX:NESN) Suggests It's 47% Undervalued

Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CHF3.05

Mar 05
Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CHF3.05
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Expanding Nescafé And PetCare Offerings Will Capture New Markets And Differentiate Products

Strategic investments in advertising and product innovation drive brand visibility and market share, enhancing potential revenue growth.

Nestlé's (VTX:NESN) Dividend Will Be Increased To CHF3.05

Feb 16
Nestlé's (VTX:NESN) Dividend Will Be Increased To CHF3.05

Returns On Capital At Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Have Hit The Brakes

Jan 17
Returns On Capital At Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Have Hit The Brakes

Is Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Using Too Much Debt?

Dec 27
Is Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Using Too Much Debt?

Insufficient Growth At Nestlé S.A. (VTX:NESN) Hampers Share Price

Dec 06
Insufficient Growth At Nestlé S.A. (VTX:NESN) Hampers Share Price

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: NESN's short term assets (CHF33.4B) do not cover its short term liabilities (CHF46.8B).

Long Term Liabilities: NESN's short term assets (CHF33.4B) do not cover its long term liabilities (CHF54.3B).

Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: NESN's net debt to equity ratio (206.9%) is considered high.

Reducing Debt: NESN's debt to equity ratio has increased from 85.3% to 225.9% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: NESN's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (22.2%).

Interest Coverage: NESN's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (10.3x coverage).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/11/26 02:20
End of Day Share Price 2025/11/26 00:00
Earnings2025/06/30
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Nestlé S.A. is covered by 47 analysts. 17 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Volker BosseBaader Helvea Equity Research
Andreas von ArxBaader Helvea Equity Research
Miguel Angel GilBanco Santander