Nestle Pakistan (KAR:NESTLE) Debt-to-Equity: 0.06 (As of Mar. 2026) — 98% Below Median

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KAR:NESTLE Nestle Pakistan Ltd KAR:NESTLE
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Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Nestle Pakistan Debt-to-Equity?

Nestle Pakistan KAR:NESTLE +0.17% 80 Debt-to-Equity is 0.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 2.73. GuruFocus rates KAR:NESTLE with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨7,909.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,744 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nestle Pakistan ranks better than 86.24% on this metric.

Nestle Pakistan's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨0 Mil. Nestle Pakistan's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨1,728 Mil. Nestle Pakistan's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨26,880 Mil. Nestle Pakistan's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.06.

A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nestle Pakistan's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:NESTLE' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06   Med: 2.73   Max: 10.77
Current: 0.06

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Nestle Pakistan was 10.77. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 2.73.

KAR:NESTLE's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
86.24% of 1744 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41 vs KAR:NESTLE: 0.06

Nestle Pakistan  (KAR:NESTLE) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Nestle Pakistan Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Nestle Pakistan Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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

Nestle Pakistan Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity
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Nestle Pakistan Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KAR:NESTLE vs KHC, GIS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

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

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

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


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Nestle Pakistan Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Nestle Pakistan's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Nestle Pakistan's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 mean?
Nestle Pakistan (KAR:NESTLE) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Nestle Pakistan and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 2.73. Over the past decade, Nestle Pakistan's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 10.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle Pakistan ranks #240 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Nestle Pakistan's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Nestle Pakistan's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 is 98% below median its 10-year median of 2.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 10.77. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Nestle Pakistan's value of 0.06 is 85.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle Pakistan ranks #240 out of 1744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nestle Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle Pakistan's Debt-to-Equity compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle Pakistan ranks #240 out of 1744 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Nestle Pakistan in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Nestle Pakistan's value of 0.06 is 85.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Nestle Pakistan's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 10.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.73 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Nestle Pakistan 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-Equity for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.41, based on 1,744 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nestle Pakistan's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 is 85.4% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Nestle Pakistan and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nestle Pakistan's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 2.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nestle Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle Pakistan (KAR:NESTLE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨7,909.37, compared to a current price of ₨7,823.13 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 2.73 and 85.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Nestle Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nestle Pakistan (KAR:NESTLE), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06 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 Pakistan (KAR:NESTLE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle Pakistan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨7,823.13 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨7,909.37. GuruFocus considers Nestle Pakistan to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:NESTLE:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.06 (98% below median its 10-year median of 2.73)
  • GF Value™: ₨7,909.37 vs. price of ₨7,823.13 (1.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 85.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#240 of 1744)

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


Nestle Pakistan Business Description

Address Packages Mall, PO Amer Sidhu, Shahrah-e-Roomi, Lahore, PAK, 54760
Nestle Pakistan Ltd is principally engaged in manufacturing, processing, and selling dairy, nutrition, beverages, and food products, including imported products. The company's product line consists of dairy, coffee, water, juices, nectars, & fruit drinks, infant nutrition, breakfast cereals, and Nestle professionals. Its segments include Dairy and Nutrition Products, which include milk-based products; Powdered and Liquid Beverages include juices, drinking water, and powdered drinks; Other Products include confectionery, cereals, and other products. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Dairy and Nutrition Products segments.
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