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NicholsCHIX:NICLL -0.91%75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.69 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 3.03. 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 80 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Nichols ranks better than 62.5% on this metric.
Nichols's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nichols's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:NICLl'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.72 Med: 3.03 Max: 5.29
Current: 4.69
During the past 13 years, Nichols's highest Yield on Cost was 5.29. The lowest was 1.72. And the median was 3.03.
CHIX:NICLl's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 62.5% of 80
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 3.87
vs CHIX:NICLl: 4.69
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Nichols 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CHIX:NICLL vs KO, PEP, MNST: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Nichols's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nichols's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nichols's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Nichols is calculated as
Nichols (CHIX:NICLL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.69 as of Jul. 22, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Nichols and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 3.03. Over the past decade, Nichols' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.72 to 5.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Nichols ranks #30 out of 80 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Nichols' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Nichols' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.69 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 3.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.72 to a high of 5.29. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.87. Nichols' value of 4.69 is 21.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nichols ranks #30 out of 80 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' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Nichols ranks #30 out of 80 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Nichols in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.87. Nichols' value of 4.69 is 21.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Nichols' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.72 to 5.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.03 vs. the industry median of 3.87, Nichols has consistently been above 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 3.87, based on 80 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nichols's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.69 is 21.2% above 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Nichols and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nichols's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.69, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 3.03. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.69, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 3.03 and 21.2% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 3.87. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nichols (CHIX:NICLL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.69 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:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.69 (55% above median its 10-year median of 3.03)
GF Value™: £11.23 vs. price of £9.78 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.2% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#30 of 80)
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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