Nestle NigeriaNSA:NESTLE 74 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 122% above its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates NSA:NESTLE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦2,171.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,545 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nestle Nigeria ranks better than 59.09% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nestle Nigeria's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:NESTLE'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.47 Med: 0.5 Max: 1.65
Current: 1.47
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Nestle Nigeria was 1.65. The lowest was -7.47. And the median was 0.50.
NSA:NESTLE's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 59.09% of 1545
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.05
vs NSA:NESTLE: 1.47
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Nestle Nigeria Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Nestle Nigeria Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nestle Nigeria's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
NSA:NESTLE vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle Nigeria's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle Nigeria's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nestle Nigeria's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Nestle Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.11 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nestle Nigeria. This is 122% above median its historical median of 0.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle Nigeria ranks #632 out of 1545 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is Nestle Nigeria's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Nestle Nigeria's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.11 is 122% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05. Nestle Nigeria's value of 1.11 is 45.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle Nigeria ranks #632 out of 1545 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nestle Nigeria has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle Nigeria's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle Nigeria ranks #632 out of 1545 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Nestle Nigeria in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05. Nestle Nigeria's value of 1.11 is 45.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 2.05, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.05, based on 1,545 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nestle Nigeria's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.11 is 45.9% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nestle Nigeria. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nestle Nigeria's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.11, which is 122% above median its own 10-year median of 0.50. 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 ₦2,171.49, compared to a current price of ₦3,125.00 — trading 43.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.11, which is 122% above median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 45.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.05. Nestle Nigeria's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nestle Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.11 as of Mar. 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 ₦3,125.00 is trading 43.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦2,171.49.
GuruFocus considers Nestle Nigeria to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:NESTLE:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.11 (122% above median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: ₦2,171.49 vs. price of ₦3,125.00 (43.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#632 of 1545)
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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