Nichols (LSE:NICL) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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LSE:NICL Nichols PLC LSE:NICL
78 GF Score
Price £9.84
GF Value £11.15
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Nichols Moat Score?

Nichols has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Nichols has

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Nichols might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Nichols  (LSE:NICL) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Nichols Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:NICL
78GF Score
Nichols PLC LSE:NICL
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Is Nichols (LSE:NICL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichols stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £9.84 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.15. GuruFocus considers Nichols to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:NICL:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £11.15 vs. price of £9.84 (11.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 1 warning sign

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Nichols Business Description

Other Exchanges NICLl:UKNRV:Germany
Address Ashton Road, Laurel House, 5 Woodlands Park, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, GBR, WA12 0HH
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.
78GF Score

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£9.84
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£11.15
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