Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Nestle Nigeria's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦ -16,923 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦-73,663 Mil.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Nestle Nigeria's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦ 75,602 Mil. Nestle Nigeria's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦ -16,923 Mil.
Nestle Nigeria's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.47.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.
* 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.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Warning Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Nestle Nigeria PLC interest coverage is 3.09, which is low.
Nestle Nigeria Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nestle Nigeria's Interest Expense 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.
Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.
Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₦-73,663 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.
What does a Interest Expense of ₦-73,663 Mil mean?
Nestle Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE) has a Interest Expense of ₦-73,663 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Nestle Nigeria and its competitors.
Is Nestle Nigeria's Interest Expense too high?
Nestle Nigeria's current Interest Expense is ₦-73,663 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to KHC and GIS?
Nestle Nigeria's Interest Expense of ₦-73,663 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Nestle Nigeria and its competitors. Nestle Nigeria's current Interest Expense is ₦-73,663 Mil. 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 ₦2,151.15, compared to a current price of ₦3,125.00 — trading 45.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is ₦-73,663 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nestle Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE), the current Interest Expense is ₦-73,663 Mil 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 45.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦2,151.15.
GuruFocus considers Nestle Nigeria to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:NESTLE:
Interest Expense: ₦-73,663 Mil
GF Value™: ₦2,151.15 vs. price of ₦3,125.00 (45.3% above fair value)
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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