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NestleCHIX:NESNZ +1.99%77 FCF Margin % is 7.88% as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 11.75. GuruFocus rates CHIX:NESNZ with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF83.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,958 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nestle ranks better than 88.36% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Nestle's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF3,412 Mil. Nestle's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF43,300 Mil. Therefore, Nestle's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nestle's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:NESNz'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.91 Med: 11.75 Max: 13.68
Current: 13.68
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Nestle was 13.68%. The lowest was 6.91%. And the median was 11.75%.
CHIX:NESNz's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 88.36% of 1958
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.175
vs CHIX:NESNz: 13.68
Nestle FCF Margin % Related Terms
Nestle FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nestle's FCF Margin % 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.
CHIX:NESNZ vs KHC, GIS, HRL: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nestle's FCF Margin % 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.
Nestle (CHIX:NESNZ) has a FCF Margin % of 7.88% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Nestle and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 11.75. Over the past decade, Nestle's FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.91 to 13.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle ranks #228 out of 1958 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Nestle's FCF Margin % too high?
Nestle's current FCF Margin % of 7.88% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 11.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.91 to a high of 13.68. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Margin % is 2.18. Nestle's value of 7.88% is 262.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle ranks #228 out of 1958 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nestle has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle's FCF Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle ranks #228 out of 1958 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Nestle in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.18. Nestle's value of 7.88% is 262.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Nestle's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.91 to 13.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.75 vs. the industry median of 2.18, 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 FCF Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.18, based on 1,958 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nestle's current FCF Margin % of 7.88% is 262.3% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Nestle and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nestle's current FCF Margin % is 7.88%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 11.75. 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 (CHIX:NESNZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF83.15, compared to a current price of CHF81.16 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 7.88%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 11.75 and 262.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.18. Nestle's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nestle (CHIX:NESNZ), the current FCF Margin % is 7.88% 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 (CHIX:NESNZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF81.16 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF83.15.
GuruFocus considers Nestle to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:NESNZ:
FCF Margin %: 7.88% (33% below median its 10-year median of 11.75)
GF Value™: CHF83.15 vs. price of CHF81.16 (2.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 262.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#228 of 1958)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:NESNZ 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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