Nestle (XSWX:NESN) Debt-to-Asset : 0.49 (As of Jun. 2026)

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XSWX:NESN Nestle SA XSWX:NESN
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Price CHF81.01
GF Value CHF83.13
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Nestle Debt-to-Asset?

Nestle XSWX:NESN -0.07% 81 Debt-to-Asset is 0.49 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:NESN with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF83.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Nestle's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF16,345 Mil. Nestle's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF46,500 Mil. Nestle's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease ObligationTotal Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF128,384 Mil. Nestle's debt to asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.49.

Nestle  (XSWX:NESN) Debt-to-Asset Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-Asset, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Assets.

Nestle Debt-to-Asset Related Terms

Nestle Debt-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nestle's Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset Chart

Nestle Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.34 0.40 0.44 0.46 0.46

Nestle Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Debt-to-Asset 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 0.49 0.46 0.50 0.46 0.49

XSWX:NESN vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Debt-to-Asset Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle's Debt-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle's Debt-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nestle's Debt-to-Asset falls into.


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Nestle Debt-to-Asset Calculation

Debt to Asset measures the financial leverage a company has.

Nestle's Debt-to-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(11606 + 46246) / 127151
=0.45

Nestle's Debt-to-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(16345 + 46500) / 128384
=0.49

* 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 Debt-to-Asset →
What does a Debt-to-Asset of 0.49 mean?
Nestle (XSWX:NESN) has a Debt-to-Asset of 0.49 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Nestle and its competitors.
Is Nestle's Debt-to-Asset too high?
Nestle's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.49. Overall, Nestle has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle's Debt-to-Asset compare to KHC and GIS?
Nestle's Debt-to-Asset of 0.49 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 Debt-to-Asset for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Debt-to-Asset depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset mean?
A high Debt-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Nestle and its competitors. Nestle's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.49. 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 CHF83.13, compared to a current price of CHF81.01 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Asset is 0.49. Nestle's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Asset calculated?
Debt-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nestle (XSWX:NESN), the current Debt-to-Asset is 0.49 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 (XSWX:NESN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF81.01 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF83.13. GuruFocus considers Nestle to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:NESN:

  • Debt-to-Asset: 0.49
  • GF Value™: CHF83.13 vs. price of CHF81.01 (2.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 8 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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