NicholsLSE:NICL +0.83%74 OCF Margin % is 0.01% as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 13.58. GuruFocus rates LSE:NICL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 117 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Nichols ranks worse than 66.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nichols's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:NICL'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.86 Med: 13.58 Max: 19.18
Current: 7.86
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Nichols was 19.18%. The lowest was 7.86%. And the median was 13.58%.
LSE:NICL's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than 66.67% of 117
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 10.63
vs LSE:NICL: 7.86
Nichols OCF Margin % Related Terms
Nichols OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nichols's OCF 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.
LSE:NICL vs KO, PEP, MNST: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Nichols's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nichols's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nichols's OCF 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 (LSE:NICL) has a OCF Margin % of 0.01% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Nichols and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 13.58. Over the past decade, Nichols' OCF Margin % has ranged from 7.86 to 19.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Nichols ranks #78 out of 117 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Nichols' OCF Margin % too high?
Nichols' current OCF Margin % of 0.01% is 100% below median its 10-year median of 13.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.86 to a high of 19.18. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median OCF Margin % is 10.63. Nichols' value of 0.01% is 99.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nichols ranks #78 out of 117 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nichols has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nichols' OCF Margin % compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Nichols ranks #78 out of 117 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Nichols in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 10.63. Nichols' value of 0.01% is 99.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Nichols' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 7.86 to 19.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.58 vs. the industry median of 10.63, Nichols has consistently been below 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 OCF Margin % for a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median OCF Margin % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 10.63, based on 117 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nichols's current OCF Margin % of 0.01% is 99.9% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Nichols and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median OCF Margin % is 10.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nichols's current OCF Margin % is 0.01%, which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 13.58. 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 (LSE:NICL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.14, compared to a current price of £9.72 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 0.01%, which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 13.58 and 99.9% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 10.63. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nichols (LSE:NICL), the current OCF Margin % is 0.01% 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 (LSE:NICL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichols stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £9.72 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.14.
GuruFocus considers Nichols to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:NICL:
OCF Margin %: 0.01% (100% below median its 10-year median of 13.58)
GF Value™: £11.14 vs. price of £9.72 (12.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.9% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#78 of 117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:NICL 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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