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Nestle NigeriaNSA:NESTLE 77 Net Cash per Share is ₦-989.53 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSA:NESTLE with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦2,204.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nestle Nigeria ranks worse than 289854.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nestle Nigeria's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:NESTLE's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 8.67 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
Nestle Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE) Net Cash per Share Explanation
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Nestle Nigeria Net Cash per Share Related Terms
Nestle Nigeria Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nestle Nigeria's Net Cash per Share 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, HRL: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle Nigeria's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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 Price-to-Net-Cash vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle Nigeria's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nestle Nigeria's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
Nestle Nigeria's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Net Cash per Share of ₦-989.53 as of Mar. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Nestle Nigeria and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle Nigeria ranks #999999 out of 345 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Nestle Nigeria's Net Cash per Share too high?
Nestle Nigeria's current Net Cash per Share is ₦-989.53. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle Nigeria ranks #999999 out of 345 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nestle Nigeria has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle Nigeria's Net Cash per Share compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle Nigeria ranks #999999 out of 345 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Nestle Nigeria in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 8.67. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.67, based on 345 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Nestle Nigeria and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 8.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nestle Nigeria's current Net Cash per Share is ₦-989.53. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦2,204.56, compared to a current price of ₦2,750.00 — trading 24.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is ₦-989.53. Nestle Nigeria's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nestle Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE), the current Net Cash per Share is ₦-989.53 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 ₦2,750.00 is trading 24.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦2,204.56.
GuruFocus considers Nestle Nigeria to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:NESTLE:
Net Cash per Share: ₦-989.53
GF Value™: ₦2,204.56 vs. price of ₦2,750.00 (24.7% 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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