FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Nichols's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.9 Mil. Nichols's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €102.4 Mil. Therefore, Nichols's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nichols's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:NRV'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.28 Med: 12.19 Max: 15.71
Current: 7.4
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Nichols was 15.71%. The lowest was 7.28%. And the median was 12.19%.
STU:NRV's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 60.68% of 117
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs STU:NRV: 7.40
Nichols FCF Margin % Related Terms
Nichols FCF Margin % Historical Data
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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 -0.92% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Nichols and its competitors. Over the past decade, Nichols' FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.28 to 15.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Nichols ranks #46 out of 117 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is Nichols' FCF Margin % too high?
Nichols' current FCF Margin % is -0.92%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.28 to a high of 15.71. Based on the distribution chart, Nichols ranks #46 out of 117 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nichols has a GF Score™ of 74/100, 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 #46 out of 117 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Nichols in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 5.35. Historically, Nichols' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.28 to 15.71 over the past decade. 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 5.35, based on 117 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. 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 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nichols's current FCF Margin % is -0.92%. 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 -0.92%. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.60, compared to a current price of €10.90 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -0.92%. Nichols' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 -0.92% as of Dec. 2025. 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 €10.90 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.60.
Key valuation signals for STU:NRV:
FCF Margin %: -0.92%
GF Value™: €12.60 vs. price of €10.90 (13.5% below fair value)
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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