Nestle (MEX:NESNN) Quick Ratio: 0.47 (As of Dec. 2025) — 22% Below Median


MEX:NESNN Nestle SA MEX:NESNN
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GF Value MXN1,950.54
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What is Nestle Quick Ratio?

Nestle MEX:NESNN 73 Quick Ratio is 0.47 as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates MEX:NESNN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,950.54. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,987 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nestle ranks worse than 84.55% on this metric.

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Nestle's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.47.

Nestle has a quick ratio of 0.47. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nestle's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:NESNN' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47   Med: 0.6   Max: 0.74
Current: 0.47

During the past 13 years, Nestle's highest Quick Ratio was 0.74. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 0.60.

MEX:NESNN's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
84.55% of 1987 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.12 vs MEX:NESNN: 0.47

Nestle  (MEX:NESNN) Quick Ratio Explanation

The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.

In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.

The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


Nestle Quick Ratio Related Terms


Nestle Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nestle's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio Chart

Nestle Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.68 0.50 0.51 0.51 0.47

Nestle Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Quick Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.51 0.52 0.51 0.41 0.47

MEX:NESNN vs KHC, GIS, JBS: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nestle's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Nestle Quick Ratio Calculation

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.

Nestle's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(722329.305-289505.627)/919467.883
=0.47

Nestle's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(722329.305-289505.627)/919467.883
=0.47

* 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 Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 0.47 mean?
Nestle (MEX:NESNN) has a Quick Ratio of 0.47 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Nestle and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 0.60. Over the past decade, Nestle's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 0.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle ranks #1680 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 84.5%.
Is Nestle's Quick Ratio too high?
Nestle's current Quick Ratio of 0.47 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 0.74. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Nestle's value of 0.47 is 58% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle ranks #1680 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nestle has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle's Quick Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle ranks #1680 out of 1987 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Nestle in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Nestle's value of 0.47 is 58% below this benchmark. Historically, Nestle's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 0.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 1.12, Nestle has consistently been below 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 Quick Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Quick Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.12, based on 1,987 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nestle's current Quick Ratio of 0.47 is 58% below 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Nestle and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nestle's current Quick Ratio is 0.47, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 0.60. 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?
Nestle (MEX:NESNN) has a current Quick Ratio of 0.47. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,950.54, compared to a current price of MXN1,734.16 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.47, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 58% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.12. Nestle's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nestle (MEX:NESNN), the current Quick Ratio is 0.47 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 (MEX:NESNN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,734.16 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,950.54.

Key valuation signals for MEX:NESNN:

  • Quick Ratio: 0.47 (22% below median its 10-year median of 0.60)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,950.54 vs. price of MXN1,734.16 (11.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1680 of 1987)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:NESNN 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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