Nichols plc
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 company operates through two segments, Still and Carbonate. It offers still, cordial, carbonated, post-mix, and frozen drinks under the Vimto, Feel Good, Levi Roots, Starslush, ICEE, SLUSH OUPPiE, CocaCola, Coke, pepsi, IRN B… Read more
Nichols plc (NJMVF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2025: $94.74 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Nichols plc (NJMVF) has net assets worth $94.74 Million USD as of December 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($131.54 Million) and total liabilities ($36.80 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $94.74 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 72.02% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 5.34% |
| 5-Year Change | 1.84% |
| 10-Year Change | 10.2% |
| Growth Volatility | 15.17 |
Nichols plc - Net Assets Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how Nichols plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Nichols plc (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Nichols plc from 1985 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $94.74 Million | +12.72% |
| 2024-12-31 | $84.05 Million | -13.66% |
| 2023-12-31 | $97.34 Million | +9.70% |
| 2022-12-31 | $88.74 Million | -4.61% |
| 2021-12-31 | $93.03 Million | -22.40% |
| 2020-12-31 | $119.88 Million | -4.36% |
| 2019-12-31 | $125.34 Million | +11.80% |
| 2018-12-31 | $112.11 Million | +12.88% |
| 2017-12-31 | $99.32 Million | +15.53% |
| 2016-12-31 | $85.97 Million | +17.75% |
| 2015-12-31 | $73.01 Million | +25.71% |
| 2014-12-31 | $58.08 Million | +7.67% |
| 2013-12-31 | $53.94 Million | +19.88% |
| 2012-12-31 | $44.99 Million | +23.95% |
| 2011-12-31 | $36.30 Million | +20.30% |
| 2010-12-31 | $30.18 Million | +23.38% |
| 2009-12-31 | $24.46 Million | +15.01% |
| 2008-12-31 | $21.27 Million | -9.49% |
| 2007-12-31 | $23.50 Million | +17.43% |
| 2006-12-31 | $20.01 Million | +17.76% |
| 2005-12-31 | $16.99 Million | -5.90% |
| 2004-12-31 | $18.06 Million | -27.80% |
| 2003-12-31 | $25.01 Million | -7.62% |
| 2002-12-31 | $27.07 Million | -24.77% |
| 2001-12-31 | $35.98 Million | +2.32% |
| 2000-12-31 | $35.17 Million | +6.01% |
| 1999-12-31 | $33.17 Million | +10.51% |
| 1998-12-31 | $30.02 Million | +3.29% |
| 1997-12-31 | $29.06 Million | +14.27% |
| 1996-12-31 | $25.43 Million | +6.38% |
| 1995-12-31 | $23.91 Million | -6.64% |
| 1994-12-31 | $25.61 Million | +16.12% |
| 1993-12-31 | $22.05 Million | +19.84% |
| 1992-12-31 | $18.40 Million | +22.91% |
| 1991-12-31 | $14.97 Million | +25.00% |
| 1990-12-31 | $11.98 Million | +17.06% |
| 1989-12-31 | $10.23 Million | -30.31% |
| 1988-12-31 | $14.68 Million | +17.80% |
| 1987-12-31 | $12.46 Million | +13.53% |
| 1986-12-31 | $10.98 Million | -7.16% |
| 1985-12-31 | $11.83 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Nichols plc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 1174.9% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $82.91 Million | 87.51% |
| Common Stock | $3.70 Million | 3.90% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $1.21 Million | 1.28% |
| Other Components | $6.93 Million | 7.31% |
| Total Equity | $94.74 Million | 100.00% |
Nichols plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Nichols plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Shen Zhen Australis Electronic Technology Co.Ltd.
SHE:300940
|
$406.83 Million |
|
Gansu Dunhuang Seed Co Ltd
SHG:600354
|
$407.03 Million |
|
Anshan Senyuan Road Bridge
SHE:300210
|
$407.11 Million |
|
Dioo Microcircuits Co. Ltd. Jiangsu A
SHG:688381
|
$407.32 Million |
|
M31 Technology Corp
TWO:6643
|
$406.59 Million |
|
Hangzhou Bio-Sincerity Pharma-Tech Co.Ltd.
SHE:301096
|
$406.55 Million |
|
Nutex Health Inc
NASDAQ:NUTX
|
$406.28 Million |
|
Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft
PINK:LNZNF
|
$406.21 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Nichols plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 84,045,000 to 94,736,645, a change of 10,691,645 (12.7%).
- Net income of 21,438,525 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 11,729,098 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 1,208,803.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $21.44 Million | +22.63% |
| Dividends Paid | $11.73 Million | -12.38% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $1.21 Million | +1.28% |
| Other Changes | $-226.59K | -0.24% |
| Total Change | $- | 12.72% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Nichols plc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 7.41x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 74.50x to 7.41x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | $0.26 | $19.09 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | $0.24 | $19.09 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | $0.27 | $19.09 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $0.31 | $19.09 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $0.24 | $19.09 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $0.30 | $19.09 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $0.38 | $19.09 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $0.46 | $19.09 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $0.56 | $19.09 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $0.65 | $19.09 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $0.60 | $19.09 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $0.65 | $19.09 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $0.76 | $19.09 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $0.80 | $19.09 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $0.87 | $19.09 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $0.96 | $19.09 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $0.99 | $19.09 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $0.73 | $19.09 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $0.69 | $19.09 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $0.49 | $19.09 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $0.46 | $19.09 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $0.54 | $19.09 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $0.64 | $19.09 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $0.58 | $19.09 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $0.66 | $19.09 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $0.82 | $19.09 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $0.99 | $19.09 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.22 | $19.09 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.46 | $19.09 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.57 | $19.09 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.98 | $19.09 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $2.33 | $19.09 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $2.69 | $19.09 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $3.04 | $19.09 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $3.40 | $19.09 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $3.24 | $19.09 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $2.52 | $19.09 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $2.43 | $19.09 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $2.67 | $19.09 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $2.30 | $19.09 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $2.58 | $19.09 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Nichols plc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 22.63%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 12.25%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.33x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.39x
- Recent ROE (22.63%) is above the historical average (20.84%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 25.35% | 13.33% | 1.36x | 1.40x | $1.82 Million |
| 1986 | 34.88% | 13.33% | 1.49x | 1.76x | $2.73 Million |
| 1987 | 30.63% | 12.41% | 1.50x | 1.65x | $2.57 Million |
| 1988 | 28.87% | 10.77% | 1.72x | 1.56x | $2.77 Million |
| 1989 | 35.62% | 7.32% | 2.53x | 1.93x | $2.62 Million |
| 1990 | 37.87% | 9.10% | 2.40x | 1.73x | $3.34 Million |
| 1991 | 34.54% | 11.00% | 1.97x | 1.60x | $3.67 Million |
| 1992 | 30.45% | 11.91% | 1.63x | 1.56x | $3.76 Million |
| 1993 | 26.90% | 12.00% | 1.54x | 1.46x | $3.73 Million |
| 1994 | 23.39% | 10.63% | 1.50x | 1.47x | $3.43 Million |
| 1995 | 26.46% | 9.64% | 1.69x | 1.62x | $3.92 Million |
| 1996 | 25.82% | 9.04% | 1.79x | 1.60x | $4.02 Million |
| 1997 | 24.97% | 9.67% | 1.62x | 1.60x | $4.35 Million |
| 1998 | 18.28% | 7.52% | 1.41x | 1.73x | $2.48 Million |
| 1999 | 18.69% | 7.68% | 1.30x | 1.87x | $2.88 Million |
| 2000 | 14.92% | 5.80% | 1.27x | 2.03x | $1.73 Million |
| 2001 | 11.31% | 4.32% | 1.26x | 2.07x | $470.50K |
| 2002 | -20.92% | -5.88% | 1.56x | 2.28x | $-8.37 Million |
| 2003 | 6.95% | 1.79% | 1.64x | 2.37x | $-762.80K |
| 2004 | -48.19% | -9.88% | 2.33x | 2.09x | $-10.51 Million |
| 2005 | 23.33% | 6.26% | 1.52x | 2.45x | $2.26 Million |
| 2006 | 31.35% | 12.00% | 1.41x | 1.85x | $4.27 Million |
| 2007 | 24.13% | 10.26% | 1.45x | 1.62x | $3.32 Million |
| 2008 | 13.90% | 5.26% | 1.54x | 1.72x | $830.40K |
| 2009 | 34.16% | 11.54% | 1.69x | 1.76x | $5.91 Million |
| 2010 | 35.87% | 12.90% | 1.66x | 1.67x | $7.81 Million |
| 2011 | 36.71% | 13.47% | 1.53x | 1.78x | $9.70 Million |
| 2012 | 33.91% | 14.16% | 1.47x | 1.63x | $10.76 Million |
| 2013 | 26.16% | 13.37% | 1.32x | 1.48x | $8.72 Million |
| 2014 | 24.36% | 12.95% | 1.27x | 1.48x | $8.34 Million |
| 2015 | 30.45% | 20.35% | 1.12x | 1.34x | $14.93 Million |
| 2016 | 29.64% | 21.71% | 1.00x | 1.36x | $16.88 Million |
| 2017 | 23.33% | 17.45% | 1.04x | 1.28x | $13.24 Million |
| 2018 | 22.76% | 17.96% | 1.00x | 1.26x | $14.30 Million |
| 2019 | 21.41% | 18.26% | 0.94x | 1.25x | $14.30 Million |
| 2020 | 4.05% | 4.09% | 0.81x | 1.22x | $-7.13 Million |
| 2021 | -23.83% | -15.36% | 1.10x | 1.41x | $-31.47 Million |
| 2022 | 13.11% | 7.05% | 1.35x | 1.38x | $2.76 Million |
| 2023 | 18.86% | 10.75% | 1.17x | 1.50x | $8.63 Million |
| 2024 | 21.22% | 10.32% | 1.42x | 1.45x | $9.43 Million |
| 2025 | 22.63% | 12.25% | 1.33x | 1.39x | $11.96 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Nichols plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
- Average net assets among peers: $91,942,689,968
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -129.86%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nichols plc (NJMVF) | $94.74 Million | 25.35% | 0.39x | $406.68 Million |
| Embotelladora Andina S.A (AKO-B) | $919.00 Billion | 8.21% | 1.47x | $4.29 Billion |
| Alkame Holdings Inc (ALKM) | $-39.16K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $549.92K |
| Apple Rush Company (APRU) | $52.46K | -1399.10% | 30.30x | $11.05 |
| Signet International Holdings Inc (AQPW) | $129.01K | -179.65% | 2.11x | $740.86K |
| A1 Group Inc (AWON) | $-124.65K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $25.26 |
| A.G. BARR p.l.c (BAGFF) | $292.70 Million | 13.15% | 0.37x | $578.72 Million |
| Blue Gem Enterprise (BGEM) | $10.00K | -60.00% | 0.00x | $0.96 |
| Barfresh Food Group Inc (BRFH) | $1.07 Million | -353.23% | 2.45x | $18.15 Million |
| Britvic plc (BTVCF) | $134.97 Million | 107.94% | 12.26x | $3.84 Billion |
| Buda Juice, Inc. (BUDA) | $401.00K | 564.09% | 6.39x | $21.46 Million |