Nichols

LSE:NICL UK Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
Market Cap
$4.31 Million
GBX35.39 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#42535 Global
#659 in UK
Share Price
GBX968.00
Change (1 day)
+0.21%
52-Week Range
GBX892.00 - GBX1465.00
All Time High
GBX1557.33
About

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 (NICL) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of June 2025: GBX129.62 Million GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, Nichols (NICL) holds total assets worth GBX129.62 Million GBX as of June 2025.

Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments.

Nichols - Total Assets Trend (1985–2024)

This chart illustrates how Nichols’s total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total assets.

Nichols - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (December 2024)

Nichols's total assets of GBX129.62 Million consist of 89.6% current assets and 10.4% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (GBX) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents GBX0.00 45.4%
Accounts Receivable GBX42.41 Million 34.9%
Inventory GBX9.32 Million 7.7%
Property, Plant & Equipment GBX0.00 0.0%
Intangible Assets GBX175.00K 0.1%
Goodwill GBX0.00 0.0%

Asset Composition Trend (1985–2024)

This chart illustrates how Nichols's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: Nichols's current assets represent 89.6% of total assets in 2024, an increase from 86.5% in 1985.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 45.4% of total assets in 2024, up from 27.7% in 1985.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 0.0% of total assets, unchanged from 0.0% in 1985.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is accounts receivable at 34.9% of total assets.

Nichols Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Nichols based on total assets are shown below.

Company Country Total Assets
He Bei Cheng De LoLo Co Ltd
SHE:000848
China CN¥4.72 Billion
Lotte Chilsung Beverage
KO:005300
Korea ₩4.44 Trillion
Orgabio Holdings Bhd
KLSE:0252
Malaysia RM103.06 Million
JuneYao Dairy Co Ltd
SHG:605388
China CN¥2.02 Billion
Oceanic Beverages Co Inc
TW:1213
Taiwan NT$790.01 Million
Hey-Song Corp
TW:1234
Taiwan NT$23.95 Billion
Sunjuice Holdings Co Ltd
TW:1256
Taiwan NT$4.60 Billion
Hyungkuk F&B Co Ltd
KQ:189980
Korea ₩231.33 Billion

Nichols - Asset Efficiency Metrics

Asset efficiency metrics measure how effectively a company uses its assets to generate revenue and profits. These indicators help investors evaluate management's ability to deploy capital efficiently.

Asset Turnover Ratio

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate sales

Historical Range: 0.81 - 1.42

Strong asset utilization - Nichols generates 1.42x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: -16.90% - 22.73%

Excellent ROA - For every $100 in assets, Nichols generates $ 14.68 in net profit.

Nichols - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 2.91 3.73 4.21
Quick Ratio 2.67 3.41 3.88
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00
Working Capital GBX76.81 Million GBX 90.01 Million GBX 66.57 Million

Nichols - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Nichols's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 4.07
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 0.00
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) -7.2%
Total Assets GBX121.49 Million
Market Capitalization $44.04K USD

Valuation Analysis

Below Book Valuation: The market values Nichols's assets below their book value (0.00 x), which may indicate investor concerns about asset quality or future growth.

Significant Asset Reduction: Nichols's assets decreased by 7.2% over the past year, potentially indicating divestiture, restructuring, or challenging business conditions.

Annual Total Assets for Nichols (1985–2024)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Nichols from 1985 to 2024.

Year Total Assets Change
2024-12-31 GBX121.49 Million -7.23%
2023-12-31 GBX130.96 Million +7.21%
2022-12-31 GBX122.16 Million -6.87%
2021-12-31 GBX131.17 Million -10.13%
2020-12-31 GBX145.95 Million -6.65%
2019-12-31 GBX156.34 Million +10.24%
2018-12-31 GBX141.82 Million +11.32%
2017-12-31 GBX127.40 Million +8.63%
2016-12-31 GBX117.28 Million +19.92%
2015-12-31 GBX97.80 Million +14.14%
2014-12-31 GBX85.68 Million +7.33%
2013-12-31 GBX79.83 Million +9.04%
2012-12-31 GBX73.21 Million +13.28%
2011-12-31 GBX64.63 Million +28.12%
2010-12-31 GBX50.45 Million +17.50%
2009-12-31 GBX42.93 Million +17.26%
2008-12-31 GBX36.61 Million -3.79%
2007-12-31 GBX38.05 Million +2.86%
2006-12-31 GBX37.00 Million -11.13%
2005-12-31 GBX41.63 Million +10.29%
2004-12-31 GBX37.75 Million -36.25%
2003-12-31 GBX59.21 Million -3.93%
2002-12-31 GBX61.63 Million -17.23%
2001-12-31 GBX74.46 Million +4.44%
2000-12-31 GBX71.30 Million +14.79%
1999-12-31 GBX62.11 Million +19.85%
1998-12-31 GBX51.82 Million +11.70%
1997-12-31 GBX46.40 Million +14.30%
1996-12-31 GBX40.59 Million +5.02%
1995-12-31 GBX38.65 Million +2.97%
1994-12-31 GBX37.54 Million +16.70%
1993-12-31 GBX32.17 Million +11.77%
1992-12-31 GBX28.78 Million +20.40%
1991-12-31 GBX23.90 Million +15.31%
1990-12-31 GBX20.73 Million +5.19%
1989-12-31 GBX19.71 Million -13.93%
1988-12-31 GBX22.89 Million +11.44%
1987-12-31 GBX20.54 Million +6.52%
1986-12-31 GBX19.29 Million +16.71%
1985-12-31 GBX16.53 Million --