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NicholsCHIX:NICLL +2.17%75 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.47 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 15.91. 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 104 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Nichols ranks better than 57.69% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Nichols's enterprise value is £336.6 Mil.
Nichols's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £35.5 Mil. Therefore, Nichols's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nichols's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:NICLl'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.68 Med: 15.91 Max: 47.29
Current: 9.47
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Nichols was 47.29. The lowest was -39.68. And the median was 15.91.
CHIX:NICLl's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 57.69% of 104
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 11.32
vs CHIX:NICLl: 9.47
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Nichols's share price for today is £10.575.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nichols's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.651.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Nichols's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Nichols's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nichols's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nichols's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £35.5 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-EBITDA of 9.47 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nichols. This is 40% below median its historical median of 15.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Nichols ranks #44 out of 104 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Nichols' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Nichols' current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.47 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 15.91. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.32. Nichols' value of 9.47 is 16.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nichols ranks #44 out of 104 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-EBITDA compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Nichols ranks #44 out of 104 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Nichols in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.32. Nichols' value of 9.47 is 16.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.91 vs. the industry median of 11.32, 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-EBITDA for a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 11.32, based on 104 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nichols's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.47 is 16.3% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nichols. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nichols's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.47, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 15.91. 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-EBITDA is 9.47, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 15.91 and 16.3% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 11.32. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nichols (CHIX:NICLL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.47 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-EBITDA: 9.47 (40% below median its 10-year median of 15.91)
GF Value™: £11.14 vs. price of £10.58 (5.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.3% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#44 of 104)
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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