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NicholsCHIX:NICLL 75 EV-to-EBIT is 10.20 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 16.81. GuruFocus rates CHIX:NICLL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 98 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Nichols ranks better than 71.43% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Nichols's Enterprise Value is £336.6 Mil.
Nichols's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £33.0 Mil. Therefore, Nichols's EV-to-EBIT for today is 10.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nichols's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:NICLl'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.41 Med: 16.81 Max: 82.22
Current: 10.2
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Nichols was 82.22. The lowest was -28.41. And the median was 16.81.
CHIX:NICLl's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 71.43% of 98
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 14.67
vs CHIX:NICLl: 10.20
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Nichols's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £288.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nichols's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £33.0 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Nichols EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nichols's EV-to-EBIT 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: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Nichols's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nichols's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nichols's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Nichols's current Enterprise Value is £336.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nichols's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £33.0 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 10.20 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nichols and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 16.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Nichols ranks #28 out of 98 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is Nichols' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Nichols' current EV-to-EBIT of 10.20 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 16.81. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.67. Nichols' value of 10.20 is 30.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nichols ranks #28 out of 98 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Nichols ranks #28 out of 98 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Nichols in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.67. Nichols' value of 10.20 is 30.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.81 vs. the industry median of 14.67, Nichols has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 14.67, based on 98 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nichols's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.20 is 30.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nichols and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nichols's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.20, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 16.81. 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 £11.14, compared to a current price of £10.58 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.20, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 16.81 and 30.5% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 14.67. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nichols (CHIX:NICLL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.20 as of Aug. 03, 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 £10.58 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.14.
GuruFocus considers Nichols to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:NICLL:
EV-to-EBIT: 10.20 (39% below median its 10-year median of 16.81)
GF Value™: £11.14 vs. price of £10.58 (5.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.5% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#28 of 98)
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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