Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the debt to assets ratio high or low?
The debt to assets ratio of 48.95% is 13% above its 5-year average of 43.30%, near the high end of its 5-year range (33.47%–50.42%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 1.37% above its 12-month average of 48.29%.
Reported quarterly debt to assets ratio; no daily interpolation.
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
48.95%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG TTM
48.29%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 3Y
46.86%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 5Y
43.30%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 10Y
35.09%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 15Y
30.10%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 20Y
28.92%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.37%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+4.46%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+13.04%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+39.51%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+62.60%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+69.29%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.40%
median of 47 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+12137.70%
vs the sector median at left
Nestlé S.A.
Market Cap
$249.99B
Debt to Assets Ratio
48.95%
TTM Avg
48.29%
3Y Avg
46.86%
5Y Avg
43.30%
Market Cap
$296.88B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.72%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$340.27B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.28%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$155.78B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.33%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$121.39B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.32%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$383.19B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.40%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$91.35B
Debt to Assets Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestlé S.A. (NSRGY) | $249.99B | 48.95% | 48.29% | 46.86% | 43.30% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM)vs › | $296.88B | 0.72% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)vs › | $190.86B | 0.47% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG)vs › | $340.27B | 0.28% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD)vs › | $155.78B | 0.33% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI)vs › | $121.39B | 0.32% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO)vs › | $383.19B | 0.40% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO)vs › | $112.99B | 0.74% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)vs › | $91.35B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)vs › | $414.50B | 0.10% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Debt/Assets
49.0%
Debt/Equity
2.15
Current Ratio
0.83
Interest Coverage
8.5x
Formula: Debt/Assets = Total Debt / Total Assets × 100
Debt/Assets vs Debt/Equity:
Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.
Debt/Assets ratio shows what percentage of a company's assets are financed by debt. Compare the current value with the historical chart and peer group to understand leverage over time.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 48.95% |
| 2025-12-31 | 45.50% |
| 2025-06-30 | 50.42% |
| 2024-12-31 | 45.64% |
| 2024-06-30 | 48.57% |
| 2023-12-31 | 43.65% |
| 2023-06-30 | 45.29% |
| 2022-12-31 | 40.18% |
| 2022-06-30 | 39.26% |
| 2021-12-31 | 33.47% |
| 2021-06-30 | 35.40% |
| 2020-12-31 | 32.21% |
| 2020-06-30 | 32.21% |
| 2019-12-31 | 29.05% |
| 2019-06-30 | 32.45% |
| 2018-12-31 | 29.48% |
| 2018-06-30 | 26.88% |
| 2017-12-31 | 19.87% |
| 2017-06-30 | 20.02% |
| 2016-12-31 | 17.60% |
| 2016-06-30 | 20.76% |
| 2015-12-31 | 17.12% |
| 2015-06-30 | 18.80% |
| 2014-12-31 | 15.89% |
| 2014-06-30 | 19.70% |
| 2013-12-31 | 18.05% |
| 2013-06-30 | 22.66% |
| 2012-12-31 | 21.91% |
| 2012-06-30 | 21.37% |
| 2011-12-31 | 19.55% |
| 2011-06-30 | 21.32% |
| 2010-12-31 | 18.00% |
| 2010-06-30 | 29.66% |
| 2009-12-31 | 21.10% |
| 2008-12-31 | 20.46% |
| 2007-12-31 | 26.75% |
| 2006-12-31 | 20.68% |
| 2005-12-31 | 24.48% |
| 2004-12-31 | 16.90% |
| 2003-12-31 | 17.22% |
| 2002-12-31 | 21.41% |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.53% |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.61% |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.45% |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.32% |
