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Nestle NigeriaNSA:NESTLE +1.43%81 Cash-to-Debt is 0.01 as of Jun. 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 1.01. GuruFocus rates NSA:NESTLE with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦2,162.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nestle Nigeria ranks worse than 96.11% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Nestle Nigeria's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.01.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Nestle Nigeriacouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nestle Nigeria's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:NESTLE'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 1.01 Max: 13.32
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, Nestle Nigeria's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 13.32. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 1.01.
NSA:NESTLE's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 96.11% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs NSA:NESTLE: 0.01
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Nestle Nigeria Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Nestle Nigeria Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nestle Nigeria's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
NSA:NESTLE vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle Nigeria's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Nestle Nigeria Cash-to-Debt vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle Nigeria's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nestle Nigeria's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Nestle Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.01 as of Jun. 2026. This is 99% below median its historical median of 1.01. Over the past decade, Nestle Nigeria's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.01 to 13.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle Nigeria ranks #1828 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 96.1%.
Is Nestle Nigeria's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Nestle Nigeria's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.01 is 99% below median its 10-year median of 1.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 13.32. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. Nestle Nigeria's value of 0.01 is 98% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle Nigeria ranks #1828 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nestle Nigeria has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle Nigeria's Cash-to-Debt compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle Nigeria ranks #1828 out of 1902 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Nestle Nigeria in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50. Nestle Nigeria's value of 0.01 is 98% below this benchmark. Historically, Nestle Nigeria's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.01 to 13.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.01 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Nestle Nigeria has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.50, based on 1,902 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nestle Nigeria's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.01 is 98% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nestle Nigeria's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.01, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 1.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nestle Nigeria stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦2,162.62, compared to a current price of ₦2,840.00 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.01, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 1.01 and 98% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.50. Nestle Nigeria's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nestle Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.01 as of Jun. 2026. 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 Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle Nigeria stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦2,840.00 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦2,162.62.
GuruFocus considers Nestle Nigeria to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:NESTLE:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.01 (99% below median its 10-year median of 1.01)
GF Value™: ₦2,162.62 vs. price of ₦2,840.00 (31.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1828 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:NESTLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nestle Nigeria PLC is a food and beverage company. It is involved in the business of manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of food products. The firm has categorized its products into Baby foods, Coffee, Culinary, Dairy, Drinks, and Recipes. It develops and markets its products under brands such as Cerelac, Nescafe, Nido, Maggi, Milo, etc. The company has Food and Beverage reportable segments. The Food segment engaged in the production and sale of Maggi, Cerelac, SMA, Nan, Lactogen, and Golden Morn. The Beverage segment consists of the production and sale of Milo, Chocomilo, Nido, Nescafe, Milo ready-to-drink, and Nestle Pure Life. The Food segment generates the majority of the revenue. Geographically, the majority of the revenue is generated from Nigeria.
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