Nestle S.A. (NESN) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
Nestle S.A. (NESN) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 49.6% as of December 2025. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets (CHF16.67 Billion) from net assets (CHF33.06 Billion) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See NESN working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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Nestle S.A. Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1998–2025)
This chart shows how Nestle S.A.'s Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 28 annual periods from 1998 to 2025. As of December 2025, the ratio stands at 49.6%, reflecting net assets of CHF33.06 Billion with intangible assets of CHF16.67 Billion CHF. See Nestle S.A. liquidity coverage in days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Nestle S.A. (1998–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Nestle S.A. from 1998 to 2025, covering 28 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see how much is Nestle S.A. worth.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (CHF) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49.6% | CHF33.06 Billion | CHF16.67 Billion | CHF127.15 Billion | ▲ +2.0 pp |
| 2024 | 47.6% | CHF36.69 Billion | CHF19.25 Billion | CHF139.26 Billion | ▼ -2.4 pp |
| 2023 | 49.9% | CHF36.39 Billion | CHF18.23 Billion | CHF126.55 Billion | ▼ -2.8 pp |
| 2022 | 52.7% | CHF42.79 Billion | CHF20.24 Billion | CHF135.18 Billion | ▼ -5.9 pp |
| 2021 | 58.6% | CHF53.73 Billion | CHF22.22 Billion | CHF139.14 Billion | ▲ +2.0 pp |
| 2020 | 56.7% | CHF46.51 Billion | CHF20.15 Billion | CHF124.03 Billion | ▼ -9.6 pp |
| 2019 | 66.3% | CHF52.86 Billion | CHF17.82 Billion | CHF127.94 Billion | ▼ -1.8 pp |
| 2018 | 68.1% | CHF58.40 Billion | CHF18.63 Billion | CHF137.01 Billion | ▲ +1.2 pp |
| 2017 | 66.9% | CHF62.23 Billion | CHF20.61 Billion | CHF133.21 Billion | ▼ -2.2 pp |
| 2016 | 69.1% | CHF65.98 Billion | CHF20.40 Billion | CHF131.90 Billion | ▼ -0.9 pp |
| 2015 | 69.9% | CHF63.99 Billion | CHF19.24 Billion | CHF123.99 Billion | ▼ -2.5 pp |
| 2014 | 72.5% | CHF71.88 Billion | CHF19.80 Billion | CHF133.45 Billion | ▼ -7.8 pp |
| 2013 | 80.2% | CHF64.14 Billion | CHF12.67 Billion | CHF120.44 Billion | ▲ +1.0 pp |
| 2012 | 79.2% | CHF62.66 Billion | CHF13.02 Billion | CHF125.88 Billion | ▼ -4.7 pp |
| 2011 | 83.9% | CHF58.27 Billion | CHF9.36 Billion | CHF114.09 Billion | ▼ -3.7 pp |
| 2010 | 87.7% | CHF62.60 Billion | CHF7.73 Billion | CHF111.64 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2009 | 87.6% | CHF53.63 Billion | CHF6.66 Billion | CHF110.92 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2008 | 87.5% | CHF54.92 Billion | CHF6.87 Billion | CHF106.22 Billion | ▲ +0.8 pp |
| 2007 | 86.7% | CHF54.23 Billion | CHF7.22 Billion | CHF114.66 Billion | ▼ -6.2 pp |
| 2006 | 92.9% | CHF52.85 Billion | CHF3.77 Billion | CHF101.81 Billion | ▼ -1.4 pp |
| 2005 | 94.3% | CHF49.75 Billion | CHF2.85 Billion | CHF103.40 Billion | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 2004 | 95.0% | CHF40.28 Billion | CHF2.03 Billion | CHF87.09 Billion | ▼ -0.9 pp |
| 2003 | 95.8% | CHF37.82 Billion | CHF1.57 Billion | CHF89.56 Billion | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 2002 | 96.5% | CHF35.63 Billion | CHF1.24 Billion | CHF87.35 Billion | ▼ -0.9 pp |
| 2001 | 97.4% | CHF34.23 Billion | CHF898.00 Million | CHF93.79 Billion | ▼ -2.6 pp |
| 2000 | 100.0% | CHF30.51 Billion | CHF0.00 | CHF65.52 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1999 | 100.0% | CHF25.70 Billion | CHF0.00 | CHF58.94 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1998 | 100.0% | CHF23.68 Billion | CHF0.00 | CHF56.44 Billion | — |