Business Description
Nichols PLC
ISIN : GB0006389398
Total Employee Number:
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NICL.UKNRV.GermanyNJMVF.USA IPO Date
1973-03-25Description
Nichols PLC is an international soft drinks company that sells products in both the still and carbonated categories. The company markets its products under the Vimto brand, which is popular in the UK and around the globe, particularly in the Middle East & Africa. Other brands in its portfolio include Slush Puppie, Starslush, Fryst, Icee, Levi Roots, & Sunkist. Geographically, the majority of the company's revenue comes from the United Kingdom. The company has one segment, which includes Packaged, comprising the Group's manufactured concentrate & packaged bottle & can sales for distribution through grocery stores, wholesalers, convenience stores, & independent retailers. Out of Home comprises the Group's postmix soft drinks, premium mixers, & ICEE frozen drinks for consumption out of home.
Financial Strength
10/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash-To-Debt | 11.83 | |||||
Equity-to-Asset | 0.72 | |||||
Debt-to-Equity | 0.05 | |||||
Debt-to-EBITDA | 0.15 | |||||
Interest Coverage | 187.63 | |||||
Piotroski F-Score | 6/9 | |||||
Altman Z-Score | 9.36 | |||||
Beneish M-Score | -2.03 | |||||
WACC vs ROIC | ||||||
Growth Rank
3/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate | 1.8 | |||||
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate | 19.2 | |||||
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate | 6.7 | |||||
3-Year FCF Growth Rate | -5.6 | |||||
3-Year Book Growth Rate | 2.1 | |||||
Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate Estimate Industry Rank | 6.18 | |||||
Future 3-5Y Total Revenue Growth Rate Estimate | 3.86 |
Momentum Rank
4/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5-Day RSI | 57.19 | |||||
9-Day RSI | 54.42 | |||||
14-Day RSI | 53.08 | |||||
3-1 Month Momentum % | 7.79 | |||||
6-1 Month Momentum % | -2.35 | |||||
12-1 Month Momentum % | -26.22 |
Liquidity Ratio
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Ratio | 3.63 | |||||
Quick Ratio | 3.36 | |||||
Cash Ratio | 1.73 | |||||
Days Inventory | 35.97 | |||||
Days Sales Outstanding | 92.44 | |||||
Days Payable | 78.55 |
Dividend & Buy Back
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield % | 3.5 | |||||
Dividend Payout Ratio | 0.48 | |||||
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate | 7.7 | |||||
Forward Dividend Yield % | 3.5 | |||||
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % | 4.78 | |||||
3-Year Average Share Buyback Ratio | -0.1 | |||||
Shareholder Yield % | 3.28 |
Profitability Rank
8/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin % | 46.08 | |||||
Operating Margin % | 18.11 | |||||
Net Margin % | 12.25 | |||||
EBITDA Margin % | 17.98 | |||||
FCF Margin % | 7.28 | |||||
OCF Margin % | 7.86 | |||||
ROE % | 24.2 | |||||
ROA % | 16.81 | |||||
ROIC % | 47.85 | |||||
3-Year ROIIC % | 25.44 | |||||
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % | 98.58 | |||||
ROCE % | 31.99 | |||||
Years of Profitability over Past 10-Year | 9 |
GF Value Rank
10/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PE Ratio | 16.61 | |||||
Forward PE Ratio | 13.55 | |||||
PE Ratio without NRI | 14.41 | |||||
Shiller PE Ratio | 18.76 | |||||
Price-to-Owner-Earnings | 16.68 | |||||
PS Ratio | 2.04 | |||||
PB Ratio | 3.75 | |||||
Price-to-Tangible-Book | 3.72 | |||||
Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow | 27.75 | |||||
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow | 25.75 | |||||
EV-to-EBIT | 10.27 | |||||
EV-to-EBITDA | 9.58 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBITDA | 8.2 | |||||
EV-to-Revenue | 1.72 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-Revenue | 1.66 | |||||
EV-to-FCF | 23.14 | |||||
Price-to-GF-Value | 0.86 | |||||
Price-to-Projected-FCF | 1.44 | |||||
Price-to-Median-PS-Value | 0.57 | |||||
Price-to-Graham-Number | 1.54 | |||||
| Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value | 4.4 | |||||
| Price-to-Net-Cash | 18.54 | |||||
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) % | 9.74 | |||||
FCF Yield % | 3.6 | |||||
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % | -6.14 |
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Key Statistics
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) (Mil £) | 175.054 | ||
| EPS (TTM) (£) | 0.583 | ||
| Beta | 0.667 | ||
| 3-Year Sharpe Ratio | -0.04 | ||
| 3-Year Sortino Ratio | -0.07 | ||
| Volatility % | 16.96 | ||
| 14-Day RSI | 53.08 | ||
| 14-Day ATR (£) | 0.321151 | ||
| 20-Day SMA (£) | 9.554 | ||
| 12-1 Month Momentum % | -26.22 | ||
| 52-Week Range (£) | 8.8 - 14.44157 | ||
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 36.57 |
Piotroski F-Score Details
Year:
| Component | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Piotroski F-Score | 6 | ||
| Positive ROA | |||
| Positive CFROA | |||
| Higher ROA yoy | |||
| CFROA > ROA | |||
| Lower Leverage yoy | |||
| Higher Current Ratio yoy | |||
| Less Shares Outstanding yoy | |||
| Higher Gross Margin yoy | |||
| Higher Asset Turnover yoy |
Nichols PLC Filings
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Nichols PLC Stock Events
| Event | Date | Price (£) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-08-04 14:00 | In 20 days | ||
| Second quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-07-31 06:00 | In 16 days | ||
| General meeting for 2026 | 2026-04-21 10:00 | 9.28 (+0.65%) | ||
| Annual report for 2025 | 2026-03-23 | 9.44 (+0.43%) | ||
| GBP 0.187000 Cash Dividend | 2026-03-19 | 9.64 (-3.60%) | ||
| Fourth quarter earnings conference call for 2025 | 2026-03-12 14:30 | 9.68 (+6.14%) | ||
| Fourth quarter earnings results for 2025 | 2026-03-11 | 9.10 (+1.79%) | ||
| GBP 0.150000 Cash Dividend | 2025-08-07 | 11.80 (-1.26%) | ||
| Second quarter earnings conference call for 2025 | 2025-08-04 14:00 | 12.35 (-3.89%) | ||
| Second quarter earnings results for 2025 | 2025-07-31 06:00 | 13.95 (+0.00%) |
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Nichols PLC Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nichols PLC(LSE:NICL)'s stock price today?
The current price of LSE:NICL is £9.64. The 52 week high of LSE:NICL is £14.44 and 52 week low is £8.80.
When is next earnings date of Nichols PLC(LSE:NICL)?
The next earnings date of Nichols PLC(LSE:NICL) is 2026-07-31 Est..
Does Nichols PLC(LSE:NICL) pay dividends? If so, how much?
The Dividend Yield %  of Nichols PLC(LSE:NICL) is 3.5% (As of Today), Highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Nichols PLC(LSE:NICL) was 1.1. The lowest was 0.4. And the median was 0.48. The  Forward Dividend Yield % of Nichols PLC(LSE:NICL) is 3.5%. For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
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