Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index, it shows how the price swings around its mean. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. In most cases, the higher the volatility, the riskier the security.
As of today (2026-06-28), Nichols's Volatility is 16.29%.
Nichols (LSE:NICL) Volatility Explanation
Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index. It’s often measured as standard deviation or variance of historical returns over a certain period. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year.
Volatility reflects the uncertainty or risk of a security’s value. Generally speaking, a higher volatility suggests a higher risk, because it implies a wider fluctuation around average price. This means the price of the security can change dramatically in either direction within a short period. Conversely, a lower volatility means that the security's price is more steady, which suggests a lower risk.
Another measurement of relative volatility is Beta. Beta is a measure of systematic risk of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. Beta is usually compared to 1. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.
Nichols Volatility Related Terms
LSE:NICL vs KO, PEP, MNST: Volatility Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Nichols's Volatility, along with its competitors' market caps and Volatility 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 Volatility vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nichols's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nichols's Volatility falls into.
The annualized volatility is calculated as following:
σA
=
σM
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√12
=
√ 1/(n-1) ∑(Ri - R')^2
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√12
Where: σM is the monthly volatility, n is the number of months in the period, Ri is the security's historical monthly returns and R' is the arithmetic mean of monthly returns.
* 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 Volatility of 16.29% as of Jun. 28, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Nichols and its competitors.
Is Nichols' Volatility too high?
Nichols' current Volatility is 16.29%. 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' Volatility compare to KO and PEP?
Nichols' Volatility of 16.29% can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Volatility for a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
A good Volatility depends on the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry context. However, Volatility 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 Volatility mean?
A high Volatility can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Nichols and its competitors. Nichols's current Volatility is 16.29%. 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 £9.64 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 16.29%. 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 Volatility calculated?
Volatility is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nichols (LSE:NICL), the current Volatility is 16.29% as of Jun. 28, 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 (LSE:NICL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichols stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £9.64 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.14.
GuruFocus considers Nichols to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:NICL:
Volatility: 16.29%
GF Value™: £11.14 vs. price of £9.64 (13.5% below fair value)
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.
74GF Score
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