Nestle S.A. (NESN) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Nestle S.A. (NESN) has total liabilities worth CHF94.09 Billion CHF (≈ $118.96 Billion USD) as of December 2025. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities. Also explore Nestle S.A. annual equity growth to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Nestle S.A. - Total Liabilities Trend (1998–2025)
This chart illustrates how Nestle S.A.'s total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Nestle S.A. free cash flow generation to measure how efficiently the company converts operating cash flow to free cash.
Nestle S.A. Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Nestle S.A. ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Novartis AG
SW:NOVN
|
Switzerland | CHF79.84 Billion |
|
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
NYSE:TMO
|
USA | $52.00 Billion |
|
American Express Company
NYSE:AXP
|
USA | $274.90 Billion |
|
Citigroup Inc.
NYSE:C
|
USA | $2.57 Trillion |
|
BHP Group
MX:BHPN
|
Mexico | MX$60.55 Billion |
|
International Business Machines
NYSE:IBM
|
USA | $123.17 Billion |
|
Bank of China Limited
SHG:601988
|
China | CN¥36.35 Trillion |
|
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
AU:CBA
|
Australia | AU$1.33 Trillion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1998–2025)
This chart breaks down Nestle S.A.'s total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see how much is Nestle S.A. worth.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | 0.11 | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 2.87 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.74 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how Nestle S.A.'s debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Nestle S.A. (1998–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Nestle S.A. from 1998 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | CHF94.09 Billion ≈ $118.96 Billion |
-8.27% |
| 2024-12-31 | CHF102.57 Billion ≈ $129.68 Billion |
+13.76% |
| 2023-12-31 | CHF90.16 Billion ≈ $113.99 Billion |
-2.41% |
| 2022-12-31 | CHF92.39 Billion ≈ $116.81 Billion |
+8.17% |
| 2021-12-31 | CHF85.42 Billion ≈ $107.99 Billion |
+10.19% |
| 2020-12-31 | CHF77.51 Billion ≈ $98.00 Billion |
+3.24% |
| 2019-12-31 | CHF75.08 Billion ≈ $94.92 Billion |
-4.50% |
| 2018-12-31 | CHF78.61 Billion ≈ $99.39 Billion |
+10.75% |
| 2017-12-31 | CHF70.98 Billion ≈ $89.74 Billion |
+7.68% |
| 2016-12-31 | CHF65.92 Billion ≈ $83.34 Billion |
+9.86% |
| 2015-12-31 | CHF60.01 Billion ≈ $75.86 Billion |
-2.53% |
| 2014-12-31 | CHF61.57 Billion ≈ $77.84 Billion |
+9.35% |
| 2013-12-31 | CHF56.30 Billion ≈ $71.18 Billion |
-10.93% |
| 2012-12-31 | CHF63.21 Billion ≈ $79.92 Billion |
+13.25% |
| 2011-12-31 | CHF55.82 Billion ≈ $70.57 Billion |
+13.81% |
| 2010-12-31 | CHF49.04 Billion ≈ $62.00 Billion |
-14.39% |
| 2009-12-31 | CHF57.28 Billion ≈ $72.42 Billion |
+11.67% |
| 2008-12-31 | CHF51.30 Billion ≈ $64.86 Billion |
-15.10% |
| 2007-12-31 | CHF60.42 Billion ≈ $76.39 Billion |
+23.42% |
| 2006-12-31 | CHF48.96 Billion ≈ $61.89 Billion |
-8.75% |
| 2005-12-31 | CHF53.65 Billion ≈ $67.83 Billion |
+14.59% |
| 2004-12-31 | CHF46.82 Billion ≈ $59.19 Billion |
-9.51% |
| 2003-12-31 | CHF51.74 Billion ≈ $65.41 Billion |
+0.03% |
| 2002-12-31 | CHF51.72 Billion ≈ $65.39 Billion |
-13.16% |
| 2001-12-31 | CHF59.56 Billion ≈ $75.30 Billion |
+70.11% |
| 2000-12-31 | CHF35.01 Billion ≈ $44.26 Billion |
+5.34% |
| 1999-12-31 | CHF33.24 Billion ≈ $42.02 Billion |
+1.45% |
| 1998-12-31 | CHF32.76 Billion ≈ $41.42 Billion |
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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