Nestlé S.A (NESM) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Nestlé S.A (NESM) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 1.98x as of December 2022. Operating cash flow of €3.99 Billion exceeds net income of €2.01 Billion, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore NESM cash flow metrics to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Nestlé S.A Cash Flow Quality Index (2013–2024)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Nestlé S.A across 12 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check total reinvestment intensity of Nestlé S.A to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Nestlé S.A (2013–2024)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Nestlé S.A. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see market cap of Nestlé S.A.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (EUR) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.53x | €16.68 Billion | €10.88 Billion | ▲ +7.7% |
| 2023 | 1.42x | €15.94 Billion | €11.21 Billion | ▲ +10.7% |
| 2022 | 1.28x | €11.91 Billion | €9.27 Billion | ▲ +56.6% |
| 2021 | 0.82x | €13.86 Billion | €16.91 Billion | ▼ -30.2% |
| 2020 | 1.18x | €14.38 Billion | €12.23 Billion | ▼ -6.5% |
| 2019 | 1.26x | €15.85 Billion | €12.61 Billion | ▼ -17.3% |
| 2018 | 1.52x | €15.40 Billion | €10.13 Billion | ▼ -23.4% |
| 2017 | 1.98x | €14.20 Billion | €7.16 Billion | ▲ +8.6% |
| 2016 | 1.83x | €15.58 Billion | €8.53 Billion | ▲ +15.8% |
| 2015 | 1.58x | €14.30 Billion | €9.07 Billion | ▲ +55.1% |
| 2014 | 1.02x | €14.70 Billion | €14.46 Billion | ▼ -32.1% |
| 2013 | 1.50x | €14.99 Billion | €10.02 Billion | — |