Nestle (XSWX:NESN) Beginning Cash Position: CHF4,636 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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XSWX:NESN Nestle SA XSWX:NESN
79 GF Score
Price CHF85.55
GF Value CHF88.75
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Nestle Beginning Cash Position?

Nestle XSWX:NESN +1.24% 79 Beginning Cash Position is CHF4,636 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:NESN with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF88.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Nestle's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF4,636 Mil.

Nestle's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2024 (CHF4,863 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (CHF5,558 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2025 (CHF5,558 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF4,636 Mil).

Nestle's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Dec. 2023 (CHF5,511 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF4,814 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 (CHF4,814 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF5,542 Mil).

Nestle Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

Nestle Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Nestle Beginning Cash Position Chart

Nestle Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beginning Cash Position
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5,235.00 6,992.00 5,511.00 4,814.00 5,542.00

Nestle Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beginning Cash Position Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3,679.00 4,816.00 4,863.00 5,558.00 4,636.00
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Nestle Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of CHF4,636 Mil mean?
Nestle (XSWX:NESN) has a Beginning Cash Position of CHF4,636 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Nestle and its competitors.
Is Nestle's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Nestle's current Beginning Cash Position is CHF4,636 Mil. Overall, Nestle has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle's Beginning Cash Position compare to KHC and GIS?
Nestle's Beginning Cash Position of CHF4,636 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Nestle and its competitors. Nestle's current Beginning Cash Position is CHF4,636 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nestle stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle (XSWX:NESN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF88.75, compared to a current price of CHF85.55 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is CHF4,636 Mil. Nestle's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nestle (XSWX:NESN), the current Beginning Cash Position is CHF4,636 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Nestle (XSWX:NESN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF85.55 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF88.75. GuruFocus considers Nestle to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:NESN:

  • Beginning Cash Position: CHF4,636 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF88.75 vs. price of CHF85.55 (3.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:NESN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nestle Business Description

Address Avenue Nestle 55, Vevey, CHE, 1800
With a 150-year-plus history, Nestle is the largest food and beverage manufacturer in the world by sales, generating roughly CHF 90 billion in annual revenue. Its diverse product portfolio includes brands such as Nescafe, Maggi, Nespresso, and Purina. The company employs 270,000 people around the world and has a vast portfolio of global products, with more than 30 brands each achieving more than CHF 1 billion in sales annually and a geographic presence that spans 185 countries.
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