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NicholsCHIX:NICLL 84 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.65 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:NICLL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 94 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Nichols ranks worse than 59.57% on this metric.
Nichols's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.30.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.66.
Nichols's EPS without NRI for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.30.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.67.
During the past 12 months, Nichols's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 18.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -1.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, Nichols's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 30.30% per year. The lowest was -27.80% per year. And the median was 7.50% per year.
Nichols (CHIX:NICLl) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Nichols Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Nichols Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nichols's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Nichols's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nichols's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nichols's PE Ratio falls into.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Nichols's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £0.65
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of £0.65 mean?
Nichols (CHIX:NICLL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of £0.65 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Nichols and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nichols ranks #56 out of 94 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is Nichols' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Nichols' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.65. Based on the distribution chart, Nichols ranks #56 out of 94 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nichols has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nichols' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Nichols ranks #56 out of 94 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Nichols in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.30. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 11.30, based on 94 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Nichols and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nichols's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.65. 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 £11.20, compared to a current price of £11.00 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.65. Nichols' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nichols (CHIX:NICLL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.65 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 £11.00 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.20.
GuruFocus considers Nichols to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:NICLL:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): £0.65
GF Value™: £11.20 vs. price of £11.00 (1.8% 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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