Nestle Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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NSA:NESTLE Nestle Nigeria PLC NSA:NESTLE
74 GF Score
Price ₦3,125.00
GF Value ₦2,177.85
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Nestle Nigeria Profitability Rank?

Nestle Nigeria NSA:NESTLE 74 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates NSA:NESTLE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦2,177.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Nestle Nigeria has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Nestle Nigeria's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.18%. As of today, Nestle Nigeria's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


Nestle Nigeria Profitability Rank Related Terms


NSA:NESTLE vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Profitability Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Nestle Nigeria's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Nestle Nigeria Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Nestle Nigeria has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=75601.795 / 326126.755
=23.18 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Nestle Nigeria has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Nestle Nigeria PLC operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.3%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Nestle Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Nestle Nigeria and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, Nestle Nigeria's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00.
Is Nestle Nigeria's Profitability Rank too high?
Nestle Nigeria's current Profitability Rank of 8 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Nestle Nigeria has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle Nigeria's Profitability Rank compare to KHC and GIS?
Nestle Nigeria's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, Nestle Nigeria's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Nestle Nigeria and its competitors. Nestle Nigeria's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 10.00. 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 ₦2,177.85, compared to a current price of ₦3,125.00 — trading 43.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Nestle Nigeria's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nestle Nigeria (NSA:NESTLE), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 43.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦2,177.85. GuruFocus considers Nestle Nigeria to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:NESTLE:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (20% below median its 10-year median of 10.00)
  • GF Value™: ₦2,177.85 vs. price of ₦3,125.00 (43.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 8 warning signs

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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