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 Nestle S.A. defensive liquidity buffer to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
|
Texas Instruments Incorporated
NASDAQ:TXN
|
0.139x |
|
Linde plc Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:LIN
|
0.076x |
|
Bank of China Limited
SHG:601988
|
0.060x |
|
Foxconn Industrial Internet Co Ltd
SHG:601138
|
0.052x |
|
LOREAL ADR 1/5/EO 02
F:LORA
|
N/A |
|
Shandong Zhongji Electrical Equipment Co Ltd
SHE:300308
|
0.059x |
|
Analog Devices Inc
NASDAQ:ADI
|
0.041x |
|
HERMES INTL UNSP.ADR 1/10
F:HMIA
|
N/A |
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. 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