Nestle Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE) OCF Margin %: 17.44% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


NSA:NESTLE Nestle Nigeria PLC NSA:NESTLE
76 GF Score
Price ₦3,125.00
GF Value ₦2,149.87
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Nestle Nigeria OCF Margin %?

Nestle Nigeria NSA:NESTLE 76 OCF Margin % is 17.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 18.16. 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 93.3% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Nestle Nigeria's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦56,881 Mil. Nestle Nigeria's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦326,127 Mil. Therefore, Nestle Nigeria's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.44%.

As of today, Nestle Nigeria's current OCF Yield % is 12.35%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nestle Nigeria's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

NSA:NESTLE' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.99   Med: 18.16   Max: 33.8
Current: 24.7


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Nestle Nigeria was 33.80%. The lowest was -0.99%. And the median was 18.16%.

NSA:NESTLE's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
93.3% of 1956 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.47 vs NSA:NESTLE: 24.70


Nestle Nigeria OCF Margin % Related Terms


Nestle Nigeria OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nestle Nigeria's OCF 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.

Nestle Nigeria OCF Margin % Chart

Nestle Nigeria Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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Nestle Nigeria Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSA:NESTLE vs KHC, GIS, JBS: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle Nigeria's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle Nigeria's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nestle Nigeria's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Nestle Nigeria OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Nestle Nigeria's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=363502.367/1207773.081
=30.10 %

Nestle Nigeria's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=56881.253/326126.755
=17.44 %

* 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 OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 17.44% mean?
Nestle Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE) has a OCF Margin % of 17.44% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Nestle Nigeria and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle Nigeria ranks #131 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is Nestle Nigeria's OCF Margin % too high?
Nestle Nigeria's current OCF Margin % of 17.44% is near median its 10-year median of 18.16. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median OCF Margin % is 6.47. Nestle Nigeria's value of 17.44% is 169.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle Nigeria ranks #131 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 OCF Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle Nigeria ranks #131 out of 1956 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Nestle Nigeria in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.47. Nestle Nigeria's value of 17.44% is 169.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.16 vs. the industry median of 6.47, 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 OCF Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median OCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.47, based on 1,956 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nestle Nigeria's current OCF Margin % of 17.44% is 169.6% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Nestle Nigeria and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nestle Nigeria's current OCF Margin % is 17.44%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.16. 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 OCF Margin % is 17.44%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.16 and 169.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.47. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nestle Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE), the current OCF Margin % is 17.44% 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:

  • OCF Margin %: 17.44% (near median its 10-year median of 18.16)
  • GF Value™: ₦2,149.87 vs. price of ₦3,125.00 (45.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 169.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#131 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 Business Description

Other Exchanges NSTL:Canada
Address 22-24, Industrial Avenue, Ilupeju, Lagos, NGA, 102215
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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