NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO) EV-to-OCF: -32.97 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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MSW:NICO NICO Holdings PLC MSW:NICO
79 GF Score
Price MWK1,344.87
GF Value MWK1,275.05
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is NICO Holdings EV-to-OCF?

NICO Holdings MSW:NICO 79 EV-to-OCF is -32.97 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates MSW:NICO with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MWK1,275.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 504 Insurance companies, NICO Holdings ranks better than 94.84% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, NICO Holdings's Enterprise Value is MWK1,556,245 Mil. NICO Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK-47,197 Mil. Therefore, NICO Holdings's EV-to-OCF for today is -32.97.

The historical rank and industry rank for NICO Holdings's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

MSW:NICO' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -40.36   Med: 11.07   Max: 325.21
Current: -33.09

During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of NICO Holdings was 325.21. The lowest was -40.36. And the median was 11.07.

MSW:NICO's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than
94.84% of 504 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 6.85 vs MSW:NICO: -33.09

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

As of today (2026-08-08), NICO Holdings's stock price is MWK1344.87. NICO Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK160.908. Therefore, NICO Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 8.36.


NICO Holdings  (MSW:NICO) EV-to-OCF Explanation

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

NICO Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1344.87/160.908
=8.36

NICO Holdings's share price for today is MWK1344.87.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. NICO Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK160.908.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


NICO Holdings EV-to-OCF Related Terms


NICO Holdings EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NICO Holdings's EV-to-OCF 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.

NICO Holdings EV-to-OCF Chart

NICO Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-OCF
0.81 0.66 46.15 5.83 -40.33

NICO Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-OCF 0.00 0.66 46.15 5.83 -40.33

MSW:NICO vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, NICO Holdings's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.


NICO Holdings EV-to-OCF vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, NICO Holdings's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NICO Holdings's EV-to-OCF falls into.


MSW:NICO
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NICO Holdings EV-to-OCF Calculation

NICO Holdings's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=1556244.935/-47197.377
=-32.97

NICO Holdings's current Enterprise Value is MWK1,556,245 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. NICO Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK-47,197 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of -32.97 mean?
NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO) has a EV-to-OCF of -32.97 as of Aug. 08, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, NICO Holdings ranks #26 out of 504 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is NICO Holdings' EV-to-OCF too high?
NICO Holdings' current EV-to-OCF is -32.97. Based on the distribution chart, NICO Holdings ranks #26 out of 504 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NICO Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NICO Holdings' EV-to-OCF compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, NICO Holdings ranks #26 out of 504 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places NICO Holdings in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.85. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for an Insurance company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Insurance companies is 6.85, based on 504 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NICO Holdings's current EV-to-OCF is -32.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NICO Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MWK1,275.05, compared to a current price of MWK1,344.87 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -32.97. NICO Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO), the current EV-to-OCF is -32.97 as of Aug. 08, 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 NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NICO Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MWK1,344.87 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MWK1,275.05. GuruFocus considers NICO Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MSW:NICO:

  • EV-to-OCF: -32.97
  • GF Value™: MWK1,275.05 vs. price of MWK1,344.87 (5.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MSW:NICO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NICO Holdings Business Description

Address Chibisa House-19 Glyn Jones Road, PO Box 501, Blantyre, MWI
NICO Holdings PLC is a Malawi-based financial service company that operates in diversified business. Its segments include Life Insurance and Pension, General Insurance business, Banking business, Investment Holding, Asset Management, and Information Technology. Its general insurance segment offers personal and commercial insurance covering motor vehicle, building, road construction, liability, engineering, professional indemnity, marine hull & cargo, fire, and personal accidents throughout Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania, and Uganda. In contrast, life insurance and pension products including Endowment Assurance are offered in Malawi and Mozambique. The majority of the revenue is earned from the Insurance sector. while its Asset Management and Banking segments only operate in Malawi.
79GF Score

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