Nestle S.A. (NESN) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

Latest as of December 2025: 0.334x

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.

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. Read how much debt does Nestle S.A. carry for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.

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
Reliance Industries Limited F:RLI	N/A
McDonald’s Corporation NYSE:MCD	-1.505x
LOREAL ADR 1/5/EO 02 F:LORA	N/A
Commonwealth Bank of Australia AU:CBA	0.022x
BHP Group MX:BHPN	0.061x
Bank of China Limited SHG:601988	0.237x
SAP SE F:SAPA	0.035x
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.

SW:NESN Switzerland Packaged Foods

Market Cap

$257.07 Billion

CHF203.33 Billion CHF

Market Cap Rank

#98 Global

#4 in Switzerland

Share Price

CHF79.05

Change (1 day)

-0.32%

52-Week Range

CHF71.00 - CHF88.71

All Time High

CHF119.49