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. Explore Nestle S.A. (NESN) cash conversion ratio to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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. Check asset resilience ratio of Nestle S.A. to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
AU:CBA
|
Australia | AU$1.33 Trillion |
|
McDonald’s Corporation
NYSE:MCD
|
USA | $61.31 Billion |
|
Reliance Industries Limited
F:RLI
|
Germany | €9.40 Trillion |
|
BHP Group
MX:BHPN
|
Mexico | MX$60.55 Billion |
|
Bank of China Limited
SHG:601988
|
China | CN¥35.15 Trillion |
|
SAP SE
F:SAPA
|
Germany | €25.16 Billion |
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 NESN stock market capitalisation.
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, operates as a food and beverage company. It operates through Zone North America; Zone Europe; Zone Asia, Oceania and Africa; Zone Latin America; Zone Greater China; Nestlé Health Science; and Nespresso segments. It offers water under the Acqua Panna, Nestlé Pure Life, Perrier, S.Pellegrino, Sanpellegrino, and other local brands; and chocolate and confe… Read more