Nestle S.A. (NESN) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Latest as of December 2025:
0.81x
Nestle S.A. (NESN) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.81x as of December 2025. Free cash flow of CHF8.95 Billion represents 1% of operating cash flow (CHF11.03 Billion). Read NESN current and long-term liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
FCF Generation Index
0.81x
Free Cash Flow / Operating CF
Free Cash Flow
CHF8.95 Billion
CHF
Operating Cash Flow
CHF11.03 Billion
CHF
Capital Expenditures
CHF2.09 Billion
CHF
Nestle S.A. Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1998–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Nestle S.A. across 28 annual periods. Explore Nestle S.A. capex to cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Nestle S.A. (1998–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Nestle S.A.. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see NESN market cap.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (CHF) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.72x | CHF11.38 Billion | CHF15.90 Billion | CHF4.53 Billion | ▲ +11.4% |
| 2024 | 0.64x | CHF10.71 Billion | CHF16.68 Billion | CHF5.96 Billion | ▲ +5.2% |
| 2023 | 0.61x | CHF9.74 Billion | CHF15.94 Billion | CHF6.20 Billion | ▲ +11.1% |
| 2022 | 0.55x | CHF6.55 Billion | CHF11.91 Billion | CHF5.36 Billion | ▼ -10.6% |
| 2021 | 0.61x | CHF8.52 Billion | CHF13.86 Billion | CHF5.34 Billion | ▼ -11.7% |
| 2020 | 0.70x | CHF10.01 Billion | CHF14.38 Billion | CHF4.36 Billion | ▼ -5.2% |
| 2019 | 0.73x | CHF11.64 Billion | CHF15.85 Billion | CHF4.21 Billion | ▼ -1.9% |
| 2018 | 0.75x | CHF11.53 Billion | CHF15.40 Billion | CHF3.87 Billion | ▲ +3.6% |
| 2017 | 0.72x | CHF10.26 Billion | CHF14.20 Billion | CHF3.94 Billion | ▼ -2.7% |
| 2016 | 0.74x | CHF11.57 Billion | CHF15.58 Billion | CHF4.01 Billion | ▲ +1.8% |
| 2015 | 0.73x | CHF10.43 Billion | CHF14.30 Billion | CHF3.87 Billion | ▼ -0.6% |
| 2014 | 0.73x | CHF10.79 Billion | CHF14.70 Billion | CHF3.91 Billion | ▲ +9.3% |
| 2013 | 0.67x | CHF10.06 Billion | CHF14.99 Billion | CHF4.93 Billion | ▲ +5.2% |
| 2012 | 0.64x | CHF10.06 Billion | CHF15.77 Billion | CHF5.71 Billion | ▲ +31.5% |
| 2011 | 0.49x | CHF4.74 Billion | CHF9.76 Billion | CHF5.03 Billion | ▼ -23.4% |
| 2010 | 0.63x | CHF8.62 Billion | CHF13.61 Billion | CHF4.98 Billion | ▼ -11.8% |
| 2009 | 0.72x | CHF12.89 Billion | CHF17.93 Billion | CHF5.04 Billion | ▲ +45.7% |
| 2008 | 0.49x | CHF5.31 Billion | CHF10.76 Billion | CHF5.45 Billion | ▼ -15.5% |
| 2007 | 0.58x | CHF7.85 Billion | CHF13.44 Billion | CHF5.59 Billion | ▲ +0.5% |
| 2006 | 0.58x | CHF6.79 Billion | CHF11.68 Billion | CHF4.89 Billion | ▼ -2.3% |
| 2005 | 0.60x | CHF6.07 Billion | CHF10.21 Billion | CHF4.13 Billion | ▼ -2.9% |
| 2004 | 0.61x | CHF6.38 Billion | CHF10.41 Billion | CHF4.03 Billion | ▲ +1.6% |
| 2003 | 0.60x | CHF6.11 Billion | CHF10.12 Billion | CHF4.02 Billion | ▲ +3.3% |
| 2002 | 0.58x | CHF5.98 Billion | CHF10.25 Billion | CHF4.27 Billion | ▲ +6.6% |
| 2001 | 0.55x | CHF4.71 Billion | CHF8.61 Billion | CHF3.90 Billion | ▼ -9.6% |
| 2000 | 0.61x | CHF5.36 Billion | CHF8.85 Billion | CHF3.49 Billion | ▼ -5.5% |
| 1999 | 0.64x | CHF5.24 Billion | CHF8.19 Billion | CHF2.94 Billion | ▲ +23.2% |
| 1998 | 0.52x | CHF3.31 Billion | CHF6.37 Billion | CHF3.06 Billion | — |
FCG Index = Free Cash Flow / Operating Cash Flow. FCF = Operating CF + Capital Expenditures (capex stored negative).