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Nichols(NICL) Stock Analysis | Consumer Defensive

GBX --+0.00%
Reward57Moderate
Risk20Low
75%Data
3.4% dividend yield
Defensive Anchor
Market Cap:416.84M
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Reward Rating
57
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
20
Low
Risk Assessment
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Earnings Ex-dividend

Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 1388p.

What is Nichols?

Nichols plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in supply of soft drinks to the retail, wholesale, catering, licensed, and leisure industries in the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally.

NICL · Verdict

Solid reward · low risk

NICL scores well on balance sheet and cash flow with no major weaknesses flagged in the model.

Based on 88% data coverage

NICL · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 5

  • Balance sheet92/100

    Interest covered 187.4×

  • Cash flow84/100

    8% free-cash-flow margin

  • Volatility80/100

    Top decile vs peers

  • Profitability73/100

    12% net margin · 26% ROE

  • Valuation65/100

    P/E 16.2× · PEG 0.89

No major weaknesses flagged.

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Nichols?

Nichols plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in supply of soft drinks to the retail, wholesale, catering, licensed, and leisure industries in the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. It operates through Packaged and Out of Home segments. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, with a market capitalisation of 416.84M, and a P/E ratio of 17.5x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
Profitability
Strong margins and consistent earnings support financial stability.
Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
Valuation
Valuation appears fair relative to current fundamentals.

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Reward: Moderate (57)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with profitability and valuation as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are low, suggesting a relatively contained downside profile.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryBeverages - Non-Alcoholic
Market Cap416.84M
P/E Ratio17.5385
Dividend Yield3.37%
Beta0.447
Insider Activity
12M windowAwaiting coverage
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