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NicholsSTU:NRV +0.83%81 FCF Margin % is 18.91% as of Jun. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 12.19. GuruFocus rates STU:NRV with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.37. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 116 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Nichols ranks better than 68.1% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Nichols's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €19.6 Mil. Nichols's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €103.6 Mil. Therefore, Nichols's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 18.91%.
The historical data trend for Nichols's FCF Margin % 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.
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Nichols's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nichols's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nichols's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (STU:NRV) has a FCF Margin % of 18.91% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Nichols and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 12.19. Over the past decade, Nichols' FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.28 to 15.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Nichols ranks #37 out of 116 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Nichols' FCF Margin % too high?
Nichols' current FCF Margin % of 18.91% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 12.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.28 to a high of 15.71. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median FCF Margin % is 5.71. Nichols' value of 18.91% is 231.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nichols ranks #37 out of 116 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nichols has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nichols' FCF Margin % compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Nichols ranks #37 out of 116 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Nichols in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 5.71. Nichols' value of 18.91% is 231.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Nichols' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.28 to 15.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.19 vs. the industry median of 5.71, 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 FCF Margin % for a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median FCF Margin % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 5.71, based on 116 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nichols's current FCF Margin % of 18.91% is 231.2% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Nichols and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median FCF Margin % is 5.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nichols's current FCF Margin % is 18.91%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 12.19. 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?
Nichols (STU:NRV) has a current FCF Margin % of 18.91%. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.37, compared to a current price of €12.10 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 18.91%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 12.19 and 231.2% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 5.71. Nichols' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nichols (STU:NRV), the current FCF Margin % is 18.91% 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 (STU:NRV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichols stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €12.10 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.37.
Key valuation signals for STU:NRV:
FCF Margin %: 18.91% (55% above median its 10-year median of 12.19)
GF Value™: €12.37 vs. price of €12.10 (2.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 231.2% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#37 of 116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:NRV 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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