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NestleXSWX:NESN +0.21%79 EV-to-EBIT is 21.69 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 21.43. GuruFocus rates XSWX:NESN with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF88.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,562 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nestle ranks worse than 75.74% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Nestle's Enterprise Value is CHF272,686 Mil.
Nestle's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF12,574 Mil. Therefore, Nestle's EV-to-EBIT for today is 21.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nestle's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:NESN'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.02 Med: 21.43 Max: 33.07
Current: 21.69
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Nestle was 33.07. The lowest was 16.02. And the median was 21.43.
XSWX:NESN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 75.74% of 1562
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.1
vs XSWX:NESN: 21.69
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Nestle's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF254,707 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nestle's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF12,574 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Nestle EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nestle's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nestle's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Nestle's current Enterprise Value is CHF272,686 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nestle's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF12,574 Mil.
* 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 (XSWX:NESN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 21.69 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nestle and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.43. Over the past decade, Nestle's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 16.02 to 33.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle ranks #1183 out of 1562 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is Nestle's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Nestle's current EV-to-EBIT of 21.69 is near median its 10-year median of 21.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.02 to a high of 33.07. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.10. Nestle's value of 21.69 is 79.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle ranks #1183 out of 1562 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nestle has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle's EV-to-EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle ranks #1183 out of 1562 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Nestle in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.10. Nestle's value of 21.69 is 79.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Nestle's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 16.02 to 33.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.43 vs. the industry median of 12.10, Nestle has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.10, based on 1,562 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nestle's current EV-to-EBIT of 21.69 is 79.3% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nestle and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nestle's current EV-to-EBIT is 21.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.43. 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 CHF88.75, compared to a current price of CHF85.73 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 21.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.43 and 79.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.10. Nestle's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nestle (XSWX:NESN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 21.69 as of Jul. 21, 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 CHF85.73 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF88.75.
GuruFocus considers Nestle to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:NESN:
EV-to-EBIT: 21.69 (near median its 10-year median of 21.43)
GF Value™: CHF88.75 vs. price of CHF85.73 (3.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1183 of 1562)
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.
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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