Nestle (XSWX:NESN) Interest Expense: CHF-1,823 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


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What is Nestle Interest Expense?

Nestle XSWX:NESN -1.45% 80 Interest Expense is CHF-1,823 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:NESN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF88.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Nestle's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF -894 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-1,823 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's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF 6,770 Mil. Nestle's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF -894 Mil. Nestle's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.57. 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.

Nestle  (XSWX:NESN) Interest Expense Explanation

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.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Nestle's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-894 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF6,770 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF46,246 Mil.

Nestle's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*6770/-894
=7.57

* 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.

Nestle Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nestle'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.

Nestle Interest Expense Chart

Nestle Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Nestle Semi-Annual Data
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Nestle Interest Expense Calculation

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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-1,823 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of CHF-1,823 Mil mean?
Nestle (XSWX:NESN) has a Interest Expense of CHF-1,823 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Nestle and its competitors.
Is Nestle's Interest Expense too high?
Nestle's current Interest Expense is CHF-1,823 Mil. Overall, Nestle 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's Interest Expense compare to KHC and GIS?
Nestle's Interest Expense of CHF-1,823 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 and its competitors. Nestle's current Interest Expense is CHF-1,823 Mil. 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 CHF88.69, compared to a current price of CHF83.08 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is CHF-1,823 Mil. Nestle's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 (XSWX:NESN), the current Interest Expense is CHF-1,823 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 CHF83.08 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF88.69. GuruFocus considers Nestle to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:NESN:

  • Interest Expense: CHF-1,823 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF88.69 vs. price of CHF83.08 (6.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs

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.

Nestle Business Description

Address Avenue Nestle 55, Vevey, CHE, 1800
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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