Nestle India Ltd.

1,477.11.31%

2026-08-21

nestle.inBSE: 500790NSE: NESTLEIND
Market Cap₹ 2,83,443 Cr.
Current Price₹ 1,458
High / Low₹ 1,553 / 1,145
Stock P/E74.4
Book Value₹ 32
Price to Book43.93
Dividend Yield0.82 %
ROCE98.3 %
ROE76.3 %
Face Value₹ 1

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ABOUT

KEY POINTS

PROS

  • Company is almost debt free
  • Company has a healthy return on capital (ROCE) of 123.0%
  • Company has a good return on equity (ROE) track record: 3 Years ROE 93.8%
  • Latest quarter profit grew 48.3% YoY, showing strong momentum
  • Strong cash generation - operating cash flow backs reported profits (CFO/PAT 1.14x)
  • Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 66.1%

CONS

  • Stock is trading at 43.9x its book value
  • Valuation is stretched - P/E of 74.4 is well above its own 5-year median (33.8)
  • Recurring exceptional / one-off items are inflating headline profit
  • Rich enterprise valuation - EV/EBITDA of 40.8x

* The pros and cons are machine generated based on quantitative rules.

Peer comparison

EDIT COLUMNS
S.No.NameCMP Rs.P/EMar Cap Rs.Cr.Div Yld %NP Qtr Rs.Cr.Qtr Profit Var %Sales Qtr Rs.Cr.Qtr Sales Var %ROCE %OPM %
1.NESTLEIND1469.9074.37283442.920.829586.801382.6763781.801157.0498.3523.86
2.VBL432.7543.23146376.170.351525.3615.088650.5720.7720.7327.04
3.BRITANNIA5410.0050.04130309.751.67593.3814.084999.9710.2656.4816.77
4.JUBLFOOD495.9075.4032721.720.24100.036.032569.6513.6625.5619.77
5.HATSUN931.7559.5820754.571.7260.582363.7217.6114.6010.81
6.DEVYANI142.850.0017612.540.0017.10667.681580.5216.478.9816.09
7.ZYDUSWELL492.9583.3415683.730.24118.90-7.041437.0067.544.4216.82
8.MILKYMIST199.55120.9515362.230.0013.79
9.BIKAJI609.2559.0915276.120.2159.471.62734.2615.2621.6513.48
10.LTFOODS429.9023.3114928.400.701834.46988.6731518.311179.2021.4211.26
11.MANORAMA1924.7049.2612149.170.0478.6667.55404.0139.5319.7026.29
12.KRBL399.7512.079149.871.13260.7473.161495.86-5.5911.9220.56
Detailed Comparison with:

Quarterly Results

Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone

Sep 2023
5,010
3,843
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
33
Interest
0
Depreciation
111
1,222
Tax %
25.69%
Net Profit
0
9
Equity Capital
96
Reserves
3,666
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
96
Reserves
3,666
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Dec 2023
4,584
3,528
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
30
Interest
0
Depreciation
109
886
Tax %
26.04%
Net Profit
0
7
Equity Capital
96
Reserves
2,996
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
96
Reserves
2,996
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Mar 2024
5,254
3,918
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
27
Interest
26
Depreciation
110
1,251
Tax %
25.30%
Net Profit
0
10
Equity Capital
96
Reserves
3,244
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
96
Reserves
3,244
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Jun 2024
4,793
3,700
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
39
Interest
32
Depreciation
113
1,009
Tax %
26.01%
Net Profit
0
8
Equity Capital
96
Reserves
3,992
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
96
Reserves
3,992
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Sep 2024
5,075
3,968
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
7
Interest
0
Depreciation
122
1,204
Tax %
24.99%
Net Profit
899
5
Equity Capital
96
Reserves
3,807
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
96
Reserves
3,807
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Dec 2024
4,762
3,712
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
4
Interest
0
Depreciation
150
922
Tax %
24.55%
Net Profit
688
4
Equity Capital
96
Reserves
4,394
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
96
Reserves
4,394
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Mar 2025
5,448
4,116
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
9
Interest
38
Depreciation
155
1,205
Tax %
26.46%
Net Profit
873
5
Equity Capital
96
Reserves
3,914
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
96
Reserves
3,914
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Jun 2025
5,074
3,996
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
4
Interest
47
Depreciation
157
900
Tax %
26.79%
Net Profit
647
7
Equity Capital
96
Reserves
4,559
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
96
Reserves
4,559
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Sep 2025
5,630
4,453
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
2
Interest
0
Depreciation
163
1,029
Tax %
26.77%
Net Profit
743
4
Equity Capital
193
Reserves
4,242
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
193
Reserves
4,242
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Dec 2025
5,644
4,493
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
12
Interest
0
Depreciation
174
1,168
Tax %
12.84%
Net Profit
998
5
Equity Capital
193
Reserves
5,217
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
193
Reserves
5,217
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Mar 2026
6,724
4,976
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
18
Interest
37
Depreciation
205
1,513
Tax %
26.34%
Net Profit
1,111
6
Equity Capital
193
Reserves
4,964
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
193
Reserves
4,964
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Jun 2026
63,782
50,700
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
225
Interest
422
Depreciation
1,878
13,080
Tax %
26.70%
Net Profit
9,587
5
Equity Capital
1,928
Reserves
59,253
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
1,928
Reserves
59,253
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%

Profit & Loss

Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone

Mar 2024
24,394
18,551
Operating Profit
5,998
OPM %
25
Other Income
155
Interest
145
Depreciation
568
5,289
Tax %
26
Net Profit
3,933
EPS
41
Dividend Payout %
79
Minority Interest
0
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
20
Minority Interest
0
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
20
Mar 2025
20,202
15,432
Operating Profit
4,833
OPM %
24
Other Income
63
Interest
136
Depreciation
540
4,316
Tax %
26
Net Profit
3,208
EPS
33
Dividend Payout %
81
Minority Interest
0
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
17
Minority Interest
0
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
17
Mar 2026
23,155
17,849
Operating Profit
5,514
OPM %
24
Other Income
208
Interest
326
Depreciation
699
4,564
Tax %
23
Net Profit
3,499
EPS
18
Dividend Payout %
66
Minority Interest
0
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
18
Minority Interest
0
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
18
TTM
24,376
18,993
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
54
Interest
79
Depreciation
730
5,017
Tax %
23
Net Profit
3,844
EPS
Dividend Payout %
Minority Interest
0
Share of Associates
-49
Adjusted EPS
Minority Interest
0
Share of Associates
-49
Adjusted EPS

COMPOUNDED SALES GROWTH

10 Years:
5 Years:
3 Years:

COMPOUNDED PROFIT GROWTH

10 Years:
5 Years:
3 Years:

STOCK PRICE CAGR

10 Years:
16%
5 Years:
8%
3 Years:
10%
1 Year:
22%

RETURN ON EQUITY

10 Years:
5 Years:
3 Years:
94%
Last Year:
76%

Balance Sheet

Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone

Corporate actions

2025

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Bonus issue

Mar 2024
Equity Capital
96
3,244
6
Trade Payables
2,238
4,939
Total Liabilities
10,523
3,460
Capital Work in Progress
1,742
464
2,089
300
Cash & Bank
779
1,689
Total Assets
10,523
Total Debt
31
Net Working Capital
-461
Contingent Liabilities
4
Book Value per Share
34.65
Face Value
1.00
Total Debt
31
Net Working Capital
-461
Contingent Liabilities
4
Book Value per Share
34.65
Face Value
1.00
Mar 2025
Equity Capital
96
3,914
731
Trade Payables
2,374
5,079
Total Liabilities
12,193
5,474
Capital Work in Progress
1,173
575
2,850
363
Cash & Bank
96
1,663
Total Assets
12,193
Total Debt
753
Net Working Capital
-951
Contingent Liabilities
4
Book Value per Share
41.59
Face Value
1.00
Total Debt
753
Net Working Capital
-951
Contingent Liabilities
4
Book Value per Share
41.59
Face Value
1.00
Mar 2026
Equity Capital
193
4,964
4
Trade Payables
2,967
5,055
Total Liabilities
13,182
6,290
Capital Work in Progress
507
531
2,569
329
Cash & Bank
1,341
1,615
Total Assets
13,182
Total Debt
24
Net Working Capital
-171
Contingent Liabilities
4
Book Value per Share
26.74
Face Value
1.00
Total Debt
24
Net Working Capital
-171
Contingent Liabilities
4
Book Value per Share
26.74
Face Value
1.00

Cash Flows

Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone

Mar 2024
4,175
Cash from Investing
-1,237
Cash from Financing
-3,135
-198
Free Cash Flow
4,175
OCF / Net Profit
1.06
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
0
OCF / Net Profit
1.06
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
0
Mar 2025
2,935
Cash from Investing
-1,811
Cash from Financing
-1,846
-723
Free Cash Flow
1,041
OCF / Net Profit
0.91
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
0
OCF / Net Profit
0.91
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
0
Mar 2026
5,048
Cash from Investing
-624
Cash from Financing
-3,179
1,244
Free Cash Flow
4,324
OCF / Net Profit
1.44
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
0
OCF / Net Profit
1.44
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
0

Ratios

Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone

Mar 2024
EPS (₹)
40.79
Book Value (₹)
34.65
Dividend per Share (₹)
32.20
Cash EPS (₹)
23.34
Operating Margin %
23.21%
Net Margin %
15.62%
ROE %
117.72%
ROCE %
161.16%
37.37%
Debtor Days
4
Inventory Days
30
Payable Days
89
-55
Debt to Equity (x)
0.01x
Interest Coverage (x)
37.35x
0.88x
Revenue Growth %
0.00%
Operating Profit Growth %
0.00%
Net Profit Growth %
0.00%
0.00%
P/E (x)
32.16x
P/B (x)
75.71x
Dividend Yield %
1.23%
42.05x
Mar 2025
EPS (₹)
33.27
Book Value (₹)
41.59
Dividend per Share (₹)
27.00
Cash EPS (₹)
19.43
Operating Margin %
22.72%
Net Margin %
15.28%
ROE %
87.27%
ROCE %
109.45%
28.24%
Debtor Days
6
Inventory Days
43
Payable Days
112
-63
Debt to Equity (x)
0.19x
Interest Coverage (x)
32.74x
0.80x
Revenue Growth %
-17.19%
Operating Profit Growth %
-19.43%
Net Profit Growth %
-18.44%
-18.44%
P/E (x)
33.83x
P/B (x)
54.12x
Dividend Yield %
1.20%
45.05x
Mar 2026
EPS (₹)
18.15
Book Value (₹)
26.74
Dividend per Share (₹)
12.00
Cash EPS (₹)
21.77
Operating Margin %
22.01%
Net Margin %
14.52%
ROE %
76.34%
ROCE %
98.35%
27.58%
Debtor Days
5
Inventory Days
41
Payable Days
109
-63
Debt to Equity (x)
0.00x
Interest Coverage (x)
14.99x
0.96x
Revenue Growth %
14.62%
Operating Profit Growth %
14.11%
Net Profit Growth %
9.09%
-45.45%
P/E (x)
64.74x
P/B (x)
43.93x
Dividend Yield %
1.02%
40.84x

Shareholding Pattern

Numbers in percentages

TRADES
Jun 2024
62.76
11.94
9.17
Government
0.00
16.11
Sep 2024
62.76
11.94
9.45
Government
0.00
15.85
Dec 2024
62.76
10.27
10.75
Government
0.00
16.22
Mar 2025
62.76
10.02
11.29
Government
0.00
15.92
Jun 2025
62.76
10.02
11.43
Government
0.00
15.78
Sep 2025
62.76
9.82
11.75
Government
0.00
15.65
Dec 2025
62.76
9.81
12.10
Government
0.00
15.33
Mar 2026
62.76
9.74
12.40
Government
0.00
15.10
Jun 2026
62.76
10.30
11.89
Government
0.00
15.04

Documents

Announcements

  • Updates

    2026-08-12 - Nestle India Limited has informed the Exchange regarding 'Newspaper advertisement Public Notice regarding intimation to the shareholders aboutopening of another Special Window by SEBI for Transfer and Dematerialisation of PhysicalSecurities'.

  • Analysts/Institutional Investor Meet/Con. Call Updates

    2026-08-07 - Nestle India Limited has informed the Exchange about Transcript of analyst and institutional investors meet (virtual) held on 4th August 2026

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