Nichols (CHIX:NICLL) EBIT per Share: £0.80 (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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CHIX:NICLL Nichols PLC CHIX:NICLL
75 GF Score
Price £9.78
GF Value £11.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Nichols EBIT per Share?

Nichols CHIX:NICLL -0.91% 75 EBIT per Share is £0.80 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:NICLL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 96 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Nichols ranks worse than 61.46% on this metric.

Nichols's EBIT per Share for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.49. Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.80.

During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Nichols was 9.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 18.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -0.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EBIT per Share growth rate using EBIT per Share data.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nichols's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:NICLl' s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.1   Med: 5.9   Max: 34.3
Current: 8.6

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Nichols was 34.30% per year. The lowest was -26.10% per year. And the median was 5.90% per year.

CHIX:NICLl's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than
61.46% of 96 companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 14.5 vs CHIX:NICLl: 8.60

Nichols's EBIT for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £17.9 Mil.


Nichols  (CHIX:NICLl) EBIT per Share Explanation

EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.


Nichols EBIT per Share Related Terms


Nichols EBIT per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nichols's EBIT per Share 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.

Nichols EBIT per Share Chart

Nichols Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.47 0.38 0.67 0.66 0.80

Nichols Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EBIT per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.36 0.32 0.34 0.31 0.49
CHIX:NICLL
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Nichols EBIT per Share Calculation

EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) is what the company earns before it expenses interest and taxes.

Nichols's EBIT per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=29.359/36.759
=0.80

Nichols's EBIT per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=17.907/36.937
=0.48

EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £0.80

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT per Share →
What does a EBIT per Share of £0.80 mean?
Nichols (CHIX:NICLL) has a EBIT per Share of £0.80 as of Dec. 2025. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Nichols and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nichols ranks #59 out of 96 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 61.5%.
Is Nichols' EBIT per Share too high?
Nichols' current EBIT per Share is £0.80. Based on the distribution chart, Nichols ranks #59 out of 96 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nichols has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nichols' EBIT per Share compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Nichols ranks #59 out of 96 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Nichols in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 14.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median EBIT per Share among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 14.50, based on 96 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Nichols and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median EBIT per Share is 14.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nichols's current EBIT per Share is £0.80. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.23, compared to a current price of £9.78 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is £0.80. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nichols (CHIX:NICLL), the current EBIT per Share is £0.80 as of Dec. 2025. 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 £9.78 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.23. GuruFocus considers Nichols to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:NICLL:

  • EBIT per Share: £0.80
  • GF Value™: £11.23 vs. price of £9.78 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges NICL:UKNRV:Germany
Address Ashton Road, Laurel House, 5 Woodlands Park, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, GBR, WA12 0HH
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.
75GF Score

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