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NicholsCHIX:NICLL +1.32%77 Equity-to-Asset is 0.72 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates CHIX:NICLL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 119 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Nichols ranks better than 71.43% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Nichols's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £99.1 Mil. Nichols's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £138.3 Mil.
Therefore, Nichols's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nichols's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:NICLl'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67 Med: 0.74 Max: 0.82
Current: 0.72
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Nichols was 0.82. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 0.74.
CHIX:NICLl's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 71.43% of 119
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.61
vs CHIX:NICLl: 0.72
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Nichols Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Nichols Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nichols's Equity-to-Asset 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: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Nichols's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nichols's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nichols's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Nichols's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.72 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Nichols and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Nichols' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.67 to 0.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Nichols ranks #34 out of 119 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is Nichols' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Nichols' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.72 is near median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 0.82. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.61. Nichols' value of 0.72 is 18% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nichols ranks #34 out of 119 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nichols has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nichols' Equity-to-Asset compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Nichols ranks #34 out of 119 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Nichols in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.61. Nichols' value of 0.72 is 18% above this benchmark. Historically, Nichols' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.67 to 0.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 0.61, Nichols has consistently been above 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 0.61, based on 119 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nichols's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.72 is 18% above 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Nichols and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nichols's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.72, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.74. 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 £11.21, compared to a current price of £11.55 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.72, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 18% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 0.61. Nichols' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nichols (CHIX:NICLL), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.72 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of £11.55 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £11.21.
GuruFocus considers Nichols to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:NICLL:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.72 (near median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: £11.21 vs. price of £11.55 (3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#34 of 119)
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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