Nestle S.A. Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Nestle S.A. cash flow conversion efficiency. Based on the latest financial reports, Nestle S.A. (NESN) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.181x as of June 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow (CHF5.34 Billion ≈ $6.75 Billion USD) by net assets (CHF29.50 Billion ≈ $37.30 Billion USD). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of Nestle S.A. (1998–2025)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of Nestle S.A. from 1998 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Nestle S.A.'s cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View current stock price of Nestle S.A. for real-time trading data and today's change.
Nestle S.A. Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
Nestle S.A. cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
Nestle S.A. Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Nestle S.A. ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Also see Nestle S.A. market cap and net worth for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
HERMES INTL UNSP.ADR 1/10
F:HMIA
|
N/A |
|
BHP Group Ltd
AU:BHP
|
0.172x |
|
LOréal S.A.
PA:OR
|
0.113x |
|
LOREAL ADR 1/5/EO 02
F:LORA
|
N/A |
|
Amgen Inc
NASDAQ:AMGN
|
0.185x |
|
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
AU:CBA
|
-0.024x |
|
Shopify Inc
NYSE:SHOP
|
0.041x |
|
Verizon Communications Inc
SA:VERZ34
|
0.099x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Nestle S.A. (1998–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Nestle S.A. from 1998 to 2025. Review free cash flow generation of Nestle S.A. to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | CHF33.06 Billion ≈ $41.79 Billion |
CHF15.90 Billion ≈ $20.11 Billion |
0.481x | +5.86% |
| 2024-12-31 | CHF36.69 Billion ≈ $46.39 Billion |
CHF16.68 Billion ≈ $21.08 Billion |
0.454x | +3.73% |
| 2023-12-31 | CHF36.39 Billion ≈ $46.00 Billion |
CHF15.94 Billion ≈ $20.15 Billion |
0.438x | +57.45% |
| 2022-12-31 | CHF42.79 Billion ≈ $54.10 Billion |
CHF11.91 Billion ≈ $15.05 Billion |
0.278x | +7.83% |
| 2021-12-31 | CHF53.73 Billion ≈ $67.93 Billion |
CHF13.86 Billion ≈ $17.53 Billion |
0.258x | -16.51% |
| 2020-12-31 | CHF46.51 Billion ≈ $58.81 Billion |
CHF14.38 Billion ≈ $18.18 Billion |
0.309x | +3.09% |
| 2019-12-31 | CHF52.86 Billion ≈ $66.83 Billion |
CHF15.85 Billion ≈ $20.04 Billion |
0.300x | +13.73% |
| 2018-12-31 | CHF58.40 Billion ≈ $73.84 Billion |
CHF15.40 Billion ≈ $19.47 Billion |
0.264x | +15.55% |
| 2017-12-31 | CHF62.23 Billion ≈ $78.67 Billion |
CHF14.20 Billion ≈ $17.95 Billion |
0.228x | -3.38% |
| 2016-12-31 | CHF65.98 Billion ≈ $83.42 Billion |
CHF15.58 Billion ≈ $19.70 Billion |
0.236x | +5.66% |
| 2015-12-31 | CHF63.99 Billion ≈ $80.90 Billion |
CHF14.30 Billion ≈ $18.08 Billion |
0.224x | +9.30% |
| 2014-12-31 | CHF71.88 Billion ≈ $90.88 Billion |
CHF14.70 Billion ≈ $18.58 Billion |
0.204x | -12.51% |
| 2013-12-31 | CHF64.14 Billion ≈ $81.09 Billion |
CHF14.99 Billion ≈ $18.95 Billion |
0.234x | -7.13% |
| 2012-12-31 | CHF62.66 Billion ≈ $79.22 Billion |
CHF15.77 Billion ≈ $19.94 Billion |
0.252x | +50.23% |
| 2011-12-31 | CHF58.27 Billion ≈ $73.67 Billion |
CHF9.76 Billion ≈ $12.34 Billion |
0.168x | -22.93% |
| 2010-12-31 | CHF62.60 Billion ≈ $79.14 Billion |
CHF13.61 Billion ≈ $17.20 Billion |
0.217x | -34.99% |
| 2009-12-31 | CHF53.63 Billion ≈ $67.80 Billion |
CHF17.93 Billion ≈ $22.67 Billion |
0.334x | +70.62% |
| 2008-12-31 | CHF54.92 Billion ≈ $69.43 Billion |
CHF10.76 Billion ≈ $13.61 Billion |
0.196x | -20.91% |
| 2007-12-31 | CHF54.23 Billion ≈ $68.57 Billion |
CHF13.44 Billion ≈ $16.99 Billion |
0.248x | +12.16% |
| 2006-12-31 | CHF52.85 Billion ≈ $66.81 Billion |
CHF11.68 Billion ≈ $14.76 Billion |
0.221x | +7.70% |
| 2005-12-31 | CHF49.75 Billion ≈ $62.89 Billion |
CHF10.21 Billion ≈ $12.90 Billion |
0.205x | -20.65% |
| 2004-12-31 | CHF40.28 Billion ≈ $50.92 Billion |
CHF10.41 Billion ≈ $13.16 Billion |
0.259x | -3.43% |
| 2003-12-31 | CHF37.82 Billion ≈ $47.82 Billion |
CHF10.12 Billion ≈ $12.80 Billion |
0.268x | -6.92% |
| 2002-12-31 | CHF35.63 Billion ≈ $45.05 Billion |
CHF10.25 Billion ≈ $12.96 Billion |
0.288x | +14.28% |
| 2001-12-31 | CHF34.23 Billion ≈ $43.27 Billion |
CHF8.61 Billion ≈ $10.89 Billion |
0.252x | -13.24% |
| 2000-12-31 | CHF30.51 Billion ≈ $38.58 Billion |
CHF8.85 Billion ≈ $11.19 Billion |
0.290x | -8.93% |
| 1999-12-31 | CHF25.70 Billion ≈ $32.50 Billion |
CHF8.19 Billion ≈ $10.35 Billion |
0.319x | +18.38% |
| 1998-12-31 | CHF23.68 Billion ≈ $29.94 Billion |
CHF6.37 Billion ≈ $8.06 Billion |
0.269x | -- |
About Nestle S.A.
Nestlé S.A., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes food and beverage, and nutritional science products in the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Greater China, the Philippines, India, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland, and internationally. The company offers cereals, chocolate and confectionery, coffee, culinary, chilled and frozen food, dairy, drinks, food servi… Read more