Nestlé Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 2/6
Nestlé has a total shareholder equity of CHF33.5B and total debt of CHF65.9B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 196.4%. Its total assets and total liabilities are CHF135.6B and CHF102.1B respectively. Nestlé's EBIT is CHF15.7B making its interest coverage ratio 11.6. It has cash and short-term investments of CHF6.4B.
Key information
196.4%
Debt to equity ratio
CHF 65.87b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 11.6x |
| Cash | CHF 6.39b |
| Equity | CHF 33.54b |
| Total liabilities | CHF 102.06b |
| Total assets | CHF 135.60b |
Recent financial health updates
Is Nestlé (VTX:NESN) A Risky Investment?
Sep 01
Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Feb 24Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Nov 21We Think Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Aug 16Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
May 11Is Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Using Too Much Debt?
Dec 06Recent updates
Are Investors Undervaluing Nestlé S.A. (VTX:NESN) By 50%?
Oct 25Return Trends At Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Aren't Appealing
Oct 07Is Nestlé (VTX:NESN) A Risky Investment?
Sep 01Getting In Cheap On Nestlé S.A. (VTX:NESN) Is Unlikely
Jul 22Are Investors Undervaluing Nestlé S.A. (VTX:NESN) By 38%?
Jul 01Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger
Jun 13Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To CHF3.00
Apr 20Nestlé S.A.'s (VTX:NESN) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing
Apr 07Is Nestlé S.A. (VTX:NESN) Trading At A 46% Discount?
Mar 20Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At CHF3.00
Mar 01Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Feb 24Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Nestlé S.A.'s (VTX:NESN) P/E
Dec 31Are Investors Undervaluing Nestlé S.A. (VTX:NESN) By 21%?
Dec 09Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Nov 21Return Trends At Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Aren't Appealing
Nov 03Nestlé S.A.'s (VTX:NESN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 46% Above Its Share Price
Sep 06We Think Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Aug 16Slowing Rates Of Return At Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Leave Little Room For Excitement
Jul 18Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
May 11Here's What To Make Of Nestlé's (VTX:NESN) Decelerating Rates Of Return
Apr 03Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Feb 19Returns On Capital At Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Have Hit The Brakes
Dec 27Is Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Using Too Much Debt?
Dec 06Should You Be Adding Nestlé (VTX:NESN) To Your Watchlist Today?
Nov 17Is Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Using Too Much Debt?
Sep 07Returns At Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Appear To Be Weighed Down
Aug 18Does Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Jul 31Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
May 31Slowing Rates Of Return At Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Leave Little Room For Excitement
May 13Here's Why I Think Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Apr 25Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CHF2.80
Apr 05We Think Nestlé (VTX:NESN) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Feb 20Nestlé's (VTX:NESN) Dividend Will Be Increased To CHF2.80
Feb 20Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: NESN's short term assets (CHF33.9B) do not cover its short term liabilities (CHF39.7B).
Long Term Liabilities: NESN's short term assets (CHF33.9B) do not cover its long term liabilities (CHF62.4B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: NESN's net debt to equity ratio (177.3%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: NESN's debt to equity ratio has increased from 83.9% to 196.4% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: NESN's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (26.1%).
Interest Coverage: NESN's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (11.6x coverage).