Nestle S.A. (NESN) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Nestle S.A. (NESN) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.334x as of December 2025. 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 (CHF11.03 Billion ≈ $13.95 Billion USD) by net assets (CHF33.06 Billion ≈ $41.79 Billion USD). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See net asset quality index of Nestle S.A. to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Nestle S.A. - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1998–2025)
This chart illustrates how Nestle S.A.'s cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check Nestle S.A. (NESN) cash earnings ratio to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
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.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Citigroup Inc.
NYSE:C
|
-0.103x |
|
American Express Company
NYSE:AXP
|
0.112x |
|
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
NYSE:TMO
|
0.044x |
|
Novartis AG
SW:NOVN
|
0.092x |
|
Bank of China Limited
SHG:601988
|
0.060x |
|
International Business Machines
NYSE:IBM
|
0.156x |
|
Linde plc Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:LIN
|
0.076x |
|
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
AU:CBA
|
0.022x |
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. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see Nestle S.A. (NESN) market capitalisation.
| 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