Nestle NigeriaNSA:NESTLE 76 FCF Margin % is 14.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 12.48. GuruFocus rates NSA:NESTLE with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦2,149.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,956 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nestle Nigeria ranks better than 91.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nestle Nigeria's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:NESTLE'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.2 Med: 12.48 Max: 29.91
Current: 17.01
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Nestle Nigeria was 29.91%. The lowest was -7.20%. And the median was 12.48%.
NSA:NESTLE's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 91.72% of 1956
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs NSA:NESTLE: 17.01
Nestle Nigeria FCF Margin % Related Terms
Nestle Nigeria FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nestle Nigeria'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.
NSA:NESTLE vs KHC, GIS, JBS: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle Nigeria'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 Nigeria FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle Nigeria's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nestle Nigeria'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 Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE) has a FCF Margin % of 14.31% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Nestle Nigeria and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 12.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle Nigeria ranks #162 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Nestle Nigeria's FCF Margin % too high?
Nestle Nigeria's current FCF Margin % of 14.31% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 12.48. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. Nestle Nigeria's value of 14.31% is 564% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle Nigeria ranks #162 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nestle Nigeria has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle Nigeria's FCF Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle Nigeria ranks #162 out of 1956 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Nestle Nigeria in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. Nestle Nigeria's value of 14.31% is 564% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.48 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Nestle Nigeria 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 2.16, based on 1,956 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 Nigeria's current FCF Margin % of 14.31% is 564% 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 Nigeria and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nestle Nigeria's current FCF Margin % is 14.31%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 12.48. 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 ₦2,149.87, compared to a current price of ₦3,125.00 — trading 45.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 14.31%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 12.48 and 564% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.16. Nestle Nigeria's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE), the current FCF Margin % is 14.31% 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 45.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦2,149.87.
GuruFocus considers Nestle Nigeria to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:NESTLE:
FCF Margin %: 14.31% (15% above median its 10-year median of 12.48)
GF Value™: ₦2,149.87 vs. price of ₦3,125.00 (45.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 564% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#162 of 1956)
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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