Nestle IndiaNSE:NESTLEIND -0.69%97 Net Margin % is 16.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 14.39. GuruFocus rates NSE:NESTLEIND with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,477.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nestle India ranks better than 89.65% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Nestle India's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹11,109 Mil. Nestle India's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹67,238 Mil. Therefore, Nestle India's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nestle India's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:NESTLEIND'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.93 Med: 14.39 Max: 16.01
Current: 15.17
NSE:NESTLEIND's Net Margin % is ranked better than 89.65% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs NSE:NESTLEIND: 15.17
Nestle India (NSE:NESTLEIND) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Nestle India Net Margin % Related Terms
Nestle India Net Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Nestle India's Net 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.
NSE:NESTLEIND vs KHC, GIS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle India's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 India Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle India's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nestle India's Net 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 India (NSE:NESTLEIND) has a Net Margin % of 16.52% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Nestle India and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 14.39. Over the past decade, Nestle India's Net Margin % has ranged from 6.93 to 16.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle India ranks #202 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Nestle India's Net Margin % too high?
Nestle India's current Net Margin % of 16.52% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 14.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.93 to a high of 16.01. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Nestle India's value of 16.52% is 372.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle India ranks #202 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nestle India has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle India's Net Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle India ranks #202 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This places Nestle India in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Nestle India's value of 16.52% is 372.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Nestle India's own Net Margin % has ranged from 6.93 to 16.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.39 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Nestle India 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 Net Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.50, based on 1,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nestle India's current Net Margin % of 16.52% is 372.7% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Nestle India and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nestle India's current Net Margin % is 16.52%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 14.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nestle India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle India (NSE:NESTLEIND) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,477.10, compared to a current price of ₹1,382.60 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 16.52%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 14.39 and 372.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. Nestle India's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nestle India (NSE:NESTLEIND), the current Net Margin % is 16.52% 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 India (NSE:NESTLEIND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,382.60 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,477.10.
GuruFocus considers Nestle India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NESTLEIND:
Net Margin %: 16.52% (15% above median its 10-year median of 14.39)
GF Value™: ₹1,477.10 vs. price of ₹1,382.60 (6.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 372.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#202 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NESTLEIND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nestle India Ltd is mainly involved in Food business which incorporates product groups viz. Milk Products and Nutrition, Prepared Dishes and Cooking Aids, Powdered and Liquid Beverages and Confectionery. The company's brand portfolio provides Nestle Healthy Breakfast Cereals, Coffee, Chocolates & Confectionery, Nutrition, Dairy, Foods, Vending and Food Services, My Nestle, Nestle Health Science, Import, Tea export, and NESTLE Ad Campaigns. The company has single operating segment. The company has presence in India and Outside India. The company generates majority of revenue from India.
97GF Score
Get the complete analysis for NSE:NESTLEIND
Net Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
NSE:NESTLEIND has been successfully added to your 
