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 offers squash, still drinks, carbonates, flavored water, and energy drinks under the Vimto, Levi Roots, and SLUSH PU… Read more
Nichols - Asset Resilience Ratio
Nichols (NICL) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 2.55% as of December 1995. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing.
Liquid Assets
Total Assets
Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (1985–2004)
This chart shows how Nichols's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Compare with other companies' asset resilience ratios.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down Nichols's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | GBX0.00 | 0% |
| Short-term Investments | GBX985.00K | 2.55% |
| Total Liquid Assets | GBX985.00K | 2.55% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Limited Liquidity: Nichols maintains only 2.55% of assets in liquid form.
- This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
- The company has significant short-term investments, indicating active treasury management.
Nichols Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare Nichols's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co Ltd
KO:005305 |
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic | 0.28% |
|
Orgabio Holdings Bhd
KLSE:0252 |
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic | 11.61% |
|
Oceanic Beverages Co Inc
TW:1213 |
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic | 23.42% |
|
Hey-Song Corp
TW:1234 |
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic | 1.47% |
|
Sunjuice Holdings Co Ltd
TW:1256 |
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic | 8.70% |
|
Hyungkuk F&B Co Ltd
KQ:189980 |
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic | 5.57% |
|
La Kaffa International Co Ltd
TWO:2732 |
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic | 0.28% |
|
HUANLEJIA Food Group Co. Ltd.
SHE:300997 |
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic | 0.58% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Nichols (1985–2004)
The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Nichols.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-12-31 | 7.29% | GBX2.75 Million | GBX37.75 Million | +4.74pp |
| 1995-12-31 | 2.55% | GBX985.00K | GBX38.65 Million | +0.26pp |
| 1994-12-31 | 2.29% | GBX859.00K | GBX37.54 Million | -12.04pp |
| 1988-12-31 | 14.33% | GBX3.28 Million | GBX22.89 Million | -7.53pp |
| 1987-12-31 | 21.87% | GBX4.49 Million | GBX20.54 Million | -1.78pp |
| 1986-12-31 | 23.65% | GBX4.56 Million | GBX19.29 Million | -4.12pp |
| 1985-12-31 | 27.77% | GBX4.59 Million | GBX16.53 Million | -- |