Nestle (MEX:NESNN) Current Ratio: 0.79 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


MEX:NESNN Nestle SA MEX:NESNN
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Price MXN1,734.16
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What is Nestle Current Ratio?

Nestle MEX:NESNN 73 Current Ratio is 0.79 as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates MEX:NESNN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,950.54. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,988 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nestle ranks worse than 87.88% on this metric.

The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Nestle's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.79.

Nestle has a current ratio of 0.79. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If Nestle has good long-term prospects, it may be able to borrow against those prospects to meet current obligations.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nestle's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:NESNN' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79   Med: 0.86   Max: 0.98
Current: 0.79

During the past 13 years, Nestle's highest Current Ratio was 0.98. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 0.86.

MEX:NESNN's Current Ratio is ranked worse than
87.88% of 1988 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.73 vs MEX:NESNN: 0.79

Nestle  (MEX:NESNN) Current Ratio Explanation

The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.

Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.

The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.

If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.


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Nestle Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nestle's Current Ratio 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.

Nestle Current Ratio Chart

Nestle Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Current Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.98 0.88 0.83 0.82 0.79

Nestle Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Current Ratio 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 0.83 0.85 0.82 0.71 0.79

MEX:NESNN vs KHC, GIS, JBS: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nestle's Current Ratio falls into.


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Nestle Current Ratio Calculation

The current ratio is mainly used to give an idea of the company's ability to pay back its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.

Nestle's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Dec. 2025 )
=722329.305/919467.883
=0.79

Nestle's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=722329.305/919467.883
=0.79

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Current Ratio →
What does a Current Ratio of 0.79 mean?
Nestle (MEX:NESNN) has a Current Ratio of 0.79 as of Dec. 2025. This is near median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, Nestle's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 0.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle ranks #1747 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 87.9%.
Is Nestle's Current Ratio too high?
Nestle's current Current Ratio of 0.79 is near median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 0.98. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Current Ratio is 1.73. Nestle's value of 0.79 is 54.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle ranks #1747 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nestle has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle's Current Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle ranks #1747 out of 1988 companies for Current Ratio. This places Nestle in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.73. Nestle's value of 0.79 is 54.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Nestle's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 0.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 1.73, Nestle 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 Current Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Current Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.73, based on 1,988 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nestle's current Current Ratio of 0.79 is 54.3% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nestle's current Current Ratio is 0.79, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.86. 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?
Nestle (MEX:NESNN) has a current Current Ratio of 0.79. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,950.54, compared to a current price of MXN1,734.16 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 0.79, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 54.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.73. Nestle's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nestle (MEX:NESNN), the current Current Ratio is 0.79 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 (MEX:NESNN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,734.16 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,950.54.

Key valuation signals for MEX:NESNN:

  • Current Ratio: 0.79 (near median its 10-year median of 0.86)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,950.54 vs. price of MXN1,734.16 (11.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1747 of 1988)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:NESNN 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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