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NicholsCHIX:NICLL 75 Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:NICLL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 105 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Nichols ranks better than 79.05% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nichols's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:NICLl'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.03 Max: 0.19
Current: 0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Nichols was 0.19. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.03.
CHIX:NICLl's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 79.05% of 105
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs CHIX:NICLl: 0.05
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Nichols Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Nichols Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nichols's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* 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.
CHIX:NICLL vs KO, PEP, MNST: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Nichols's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Nichols Debt-to-Equity vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nichols's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nichols's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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.
Nichols (CHIX:NICLL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Nichols and its competitors. Over the past decade, Nichols' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Nichols ranks #22 out of 105 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Nichols' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Nichols' current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.19. Based on the distribution chart, Nichols ranks #22 out of 105 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nichols has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nichols' Debt-to-Equity compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Nichols ranks #22 out of 105 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Nichols in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Historically, Nichols' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.19 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 0.26, based on 105 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Nichols and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nichols's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nichols stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichols (CHIX:NICLL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.12, compared to a current price of £10.40 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Nichols' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nichols (CHIX:NICLL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 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 Nichols (CHIX:NICLL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichols stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £10.40 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.12.
GuruFocus considers Nichols to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:NICLL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.00
GF Value™: £11.12 vs. price of £10.40 (6.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:NICLL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
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