Nichols Valuation Multiples

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Nichols Overview

About Nichols

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 and Africa. Other brands in its portfolio include Slush Puppie, Starslush, Fryst, Icee, Levi Roots, and Sunkist. Geographically, the majority of the company's revenue comes from the United Kingdom.


Founded

1929

HQ

United Kingdom

Employees

297

Financials (LTM)

Revenue: $251M
EBITDA: $49M

EV

$461M

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Nichols Financials

Nichols reported last 12-month revenue of $251M and EBITDA of $49M.

In the same LTM period, Nichols generated $117M in gross profit, $49M in EBITDA, and $34M in net income.

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Nichols P&L

In the most recent fiscal year, Nichols reported revenue of $236M and EBITDA of $40M.

Nichols is profitable as of last fiscal year, with gross margin of 46%, EBITDA margin of 17%, and net margin of 12%.

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Revenue$251M$236M$231M$234M$236M
Gross Profit$117M$109M$98M$107M$109M
Gross Margin47%46%42%46%46%
EBITDA$49M$40M$33M$32M$40M
EBITDA Margin20%17%14%14%17%
EBIT Margin18%18%15%17%18%
Net Profit$34M$29M$25M$24M$29M
Net Margin14%12%11%10%12%
Net Debt-($69M)---

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Nichols Stock Performance

Nichols has current market cap of $550M, and enterprise value of $461M.

Market Cap Evolution


Nichols' stock price is $15.04.

Nichols share price decreased by 2.6% in the last 30 days, and increased by 0.9% in the last year.

Nichols has an EPS (earnings per share) of $0.79.

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EVMarket CapPrice 1DPrice 1MPrice 3MPrice 12MEPS
$461M$550M1.3%-2.6%19.1%0.9%$0.79

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Nichols Valuation Multiples

Nichols trades at 1.8x EV/Revenue multiple, and 9.4x EV/EBITDA.

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EV / Revenue (LTM)


Nichols Financial Valuation Multiples

As of September 17, 2026, Nichols has market cap of $550M and EV of $461M.

Nichols has a P/E ratio of 16.0x.

LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
EV/Revenue1.8x2.0x2.0x2.0x2.0x
EV/EBITDA9.4x11.6x13.8x14.6x11.6x
EV/EBIT10.1x10.8x13.5x11.8x10.8x
EV/Gross Profit3.9x4.2x4.7x4.3x4.2x
P/E16.0x19.0x22.1x22.8x19.0x
EV/FCF14.9x27.2x17.4x21.2x27.2x

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Nichols Margins & Growth Rates

Nichols grew revenue by 9% and EBITDA by 27% in the last fiscal year.

In the most recent fiscal year, Nichols reported gross margin of 46%, EBITDA margin of 17%, and net margin of 12%.

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Nichols Margins

Last FY202420252026202720282029
Gross Margin46%46%46%47%
EBITDA Margin17%14%17%20%
EBIT Margin18%17%18%18%
Net Margin12%10%12%14%
FCF Margin7%9%7%14%

Nichols Growth Rates

FY+1/FY23/2424/2525/2626/2727/2828/29
Revenue Growth9%1%1%9%
Gross Profit Growth11%9%2%11%
EBITDA Growth27%(5%)25%27%
EBIT Growth10%15%10%10%
Net Profit Growth21%(3%)20%21%
FCF Growth111%(18%)(22%)111%

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Nichols Operational KPIs

Nichols' revenue per employee in the last FY averaged $0.8M, while opex per employee averaged $0.2M for the same period.

Nichols' Rule of 40 is 28% (metric relevant for SaaS companies only, counted as combined revenue growth rate and EBITDA margin).

Nichols' Rule of X is 42% (created by Bessemer, Rule of X is another metric to measure SaaS companies, ~1.5x stronger vs. the traditional Rule of 40, counted as revenue growth rate multiplied by 2.5 plus EBITDA margin).

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Rule of 4031%28%---
Bessemer Rule of X49%42%---
Revenue per Employee-$0.8M---
Opex per Employee-$0.2M---
S&M Expenses to Revenue-6%6%6%6%
G&A Expenses to Revenue-22%22%23%22%
Opex to Revenue-28%28%29%28%

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Nichols Competitors

Nichols competitors include Zinzino Holding, Arabian Mills, Atria, Fourth Milling, Inghams Group, Kofola, ForFarmers, Sligro Food Group, Modern Mills and Lesieur Cristal.

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EV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
Last FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Zinzino Holding1.5x1.2x10.3x8.0x
Arabian Mills2.7x2.6x7.1x6.9x
Atria0.4x0.4x6.0x5.5x
Fourth Milling3.4x3.4x8.4x8.4x
Inghams Group0.6x0.6x5.1x6.4x
Kofola1.7x1.6x9.1x9.8x
ForFarmers0.2x0.2x4.9x4.4x
Sligro Food Group0.4x0.4x6.4x7.0x

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Acquisitions by Nichols

Nichols has acquired 3 companies to date.

Last acquisition by Nichols was on August 10th 2026. Nichols acquired Vithit for $87M (EV/Revenue multiple available to Pro users).

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Latest Acquisitions by Nichols

Vithit
The Noisy Drinks Co. Ltd.
Feel Good Drinks
Description
Vithit is a beverage manufacturer that develops drinks with reduced sugar and calorie levels.
The Noisy Drinks Co. Ltd. manufactures iced beverages including slush drinks, fruit smoothies, milkshakes, and iced coffees. Produced in the United Kingdom, the range targets impulse purchases in convenience and entertainment venues. Manchester-based, it supplies ready-to-drink frozen options nationwide.
Feel Good Drinks is a UK brand producing naturally flavored sparkling waters without sugar or sweeteners. Bottled in plastic-free aluminum cans, flavors include Sicilian Lemon, Raspberry, and Watermelon, available at Waitrose, Ocado, and independents. The Bath-headquartered company emphasizes low-calorie hydration with real fruit extracts.
HQ CountryIrelandUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
HQ City
Dublin
London
Manchester
Deal Date10 Aug 20262 Mar 201624 Jul 2015
Valuation$87M$5Mundisclosed
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About Nichols

When was Nichols founded?Nichols was founded in 1929.
Where is Nichols headquartered?Nichols is headquartered in United Kingdom.
How many employees does Nichols have?As of today, Nichols has over 297 employees.
Who is the CEO of Nichols?Nichols' CEO is Andrew Paul Milne.
Is Nichols publicly listed?Yes, Nichols is a public company listed on London Stock Exchange.
What is the stock symbol of Nichols?Nichols trades under NICL ticker.
When did Nichols go public?Nichols went public in 1973.
Who are competitors of Nichols?Nichols main competitors include Zinzino Holding, Arabian Mills, Atria, Fourth Milling, Inghams Group, Kofola, ForFarmers, Sligro Food Group, Modern Mills, Lesieur Cristal.
What is the current market cap of Nichols?Nichols' current market cap is $550M.
What is the current revenue of Nichols?Nichols' last 12 months revenue is $251M.
What is the current revenue growth of Nichols?Nichols revenue growth (NTM/LTM) is 12%.
What is the current EV/Revenue multiple of Nichols?Current revenue multiple of Nichols is 1.8x.
What is the current EBITDA of Nichols?Nichols' last 12 months EBITDA is $49M.
What is Nichols' EBITDA margin?Nichols' last 12 months EBITDA margin is 20%.
What is the current EV/EBITDA multiple of Nichols?Current EBITDA multiple of Nichols is 9.4x.
What is the current FCF of Nichols?Nichols' last 12 months FCF is $31M.
What is Nichols' FCF margin?Nichols' last 12 months FCF margin is 12%.
What is the current EV/FCF multiple of Nichols?Current FCF multiple of Nichols is 14.9x.
How many companies Nichols has acquired to date?As of September 2026, Nichols has acquired 3 companies.
What was the largest acquisition by Nichols?$87M acquisition of Vithit on 10th August 2026 was the largest M&A Nichols has done to date.
What companies Nichols acquired?Nichols acquired Vithit, The Noisy Drinks Co. Ltd., and Feel Good Drinks.
In how many companies Nichols has invested to date?Nichols hasn't invested in any companies yet (or none have been disclosed publicly).

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