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NicholsCHIX:NICLL -0.91%75 Forward PE Ratio is 13.78 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:NICLL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 60 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Nichols ranks better than 70% on this metric.
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Nichols Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Nichols Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nichols's Forward PE Ratio 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.
Nichols Forward PE Ratio Chart
Nichols Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
13.46
Nichols Semi-Annual Data
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
20.64
13.46
CHIX:NICLL vs KO, PEP, MNST: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Nichols's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nichols's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nichols's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Nichols (CHIX:NICLL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.78 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Nichols and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nichols ranks #18 out of 60 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is Nichols' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Nichols' current Forward PE Ratio is 13.78. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.95. Nichols' value of 13.78 is 13.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nichols ranks #18 out of 60 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 Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nichols' Forward PE Ratio compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Nichols ranks #18 out of 60 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Nichols in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.95. Nichols' value of 13.78 is 13.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 15.95, based on 60 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nichols's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.78 is 13.6% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Nichols and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nichols's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.78. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.23, compared to a current price of £9.78 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.78 and 13.6% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 15.95. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nichols (CHIX:NICLL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.78 as of Jul. 22, 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 £9.78 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.23.
GuruFocus considers Nichols to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:NICLL:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.78
GF Value™: £11.23 vs. price of £9.78 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.6% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#18 of 60)
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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