Nestle Pakistan (KAR:NESTLE) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Above Median

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KAR:NESTLE Nestle Pakistan Ltd KAR:NESTLE
81 GF Score
Price ₨7,520.00
GF Value ₨7,868.84
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Nestle Pakistan Financial Strength?

Nestle Pakistan KAR:NESTLE +0.10% 81 Financial Strength is 7 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates KAR:NESTLE with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨7,868.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Nestle Pakistan has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Nestle Pakistan's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 124.10. Nestle Pakistan's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.03. As of today, Nestle Pakistan's Altman Z-Score is 6.03.


Nestle Pakistan  (KAR:NESTLE) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Nestle Pakistan has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


Nestle Pakistan Financial Strength Related Terms


KAR:NESTLE vs KHC, GIS: Financial Strength Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Nestle Pakistan's Financial Strength falls into.


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Nestle Pakistan Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). 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.

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 Pakistan's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨-78 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨9,649 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨1,324 Mil.

Nestle Pakistan's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*9649.243/-77.752
=124.10

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Nestle Pakistan's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(4068.195 + 1323.531) / 212010.364
=0.03

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Nestle Pakistan has a Z-score of 6.03, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 6.03 is strong.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 7 mean?
Nestle Pakistan (KAR:NESTLE) has a Financial Strength of 7 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Nestle Pakistan and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Nestle Pakistan's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00.
Is Nestle Pakistan's Financial Strength too high?
Nestle Pakistan's current Financial Strength of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Nestle Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle Pakistan's Financial Strength compare to KHC and GIS?
Nestle Pakistan's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, Nestle Pakistan's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Nestle Pakistan and its competitors. Nestle Pakistan's current Financial Strength is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nestle Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle Pakistan (KAR:NESTLE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨7,868.84, compared to a current price of ₨7,520.00 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Nestle Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nestle Pakistan (KAR:NESTLE), the current Financial Strength is 7 as of Jun. 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 Pakistan (KAR:NESTLE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle Pakistan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨7,520.00 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨7,868.84. GuruFocus considers Nestle Pakistan to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:NESTLE:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: ₨7,868.84 vs. price of ₨7,520.00 (4.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:NESTLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nestle Pakistan Business Description

Address Packages Mall, PO Amer Sidhu, Shahrah-e-Roomi, Lahore, PAK, 54760
Nestle Pakistan Ltd is principally engaged in manufacturing, processing, and selling dairy, nutrition, beverages, and food products, including imported products. The company's product line consists of dairy, coffee, water, juices, nectars, & fruit drinks, infant nutrition, breakfast cereals, and Nestle professionals. Its segments include Dairy and Nutrition Products, which include milk-based products; Powdered and Liquid Beverages include juices, drinking water, and powdered drinks; Other Products include confectionery, cereals, and other products. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Dairy and Nutrition Products segments.
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