Nichols (NICL) Competitors

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NICL vs. FEVR, BAG, CCEP, CCH, and BVIC

Should you buy Nichols stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Nichols with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Nichols include Fevertree Drinks (FEVR), A.G. BARR (BAG), Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), Coca-Cola HBC (CCH), and Britvic (BVIC). These companies are all part of the "beverages - non - alcoholic" industry.

How does Nichols compare to Fevertree Drinks?

Nichols (LON:NICL) and Fevertree Drinks (LON:FEVR) are both small-cap consumer defensive companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, valuation, earnings and institutional ownership.

Nichols currently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,390, suggesting a potential upside of 45.86%. Fevertree Drinks has a consensus price target of GBX 955, suggesting a potential upside of 20.05%. Given Nichols' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Nichols is more favorable than Fevertree Drinks.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Nichols	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Fevertree Drinks	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

Nichols pays an annual dividend of GBX 32.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Fevertree Drinks pays an annual dividend of GBX 17.09 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Nichols pays out 55.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fevertree Drinks pays out 91.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Nichols is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

2.9% of Nichols shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.1% of Fevertree Drinks shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.0% of Nichols shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of Fevertree Drinks shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Fevertree Drinks has higher revenue and earnings than Nichols. Nichols is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fevertree Drinks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Nichols	£175.05M	1.99	£18.72M	£58.33	16.34
Fevertree Drinks	£325M	2.81	£23.91M	£18.62	42.72

Nichols has a beta of 0.472, indicating that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fevertree Drinks has a beta of 1.157, indicating that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Nichols' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Fevertree Drinks'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Nichols	Neutral
Fevertree Drinks	Neutral

Nichols has a net margin of 12.25% compared to Fevertree Drinks' net margin of 6.95%. Nichols' return on equity of 23.59% beat Fevertree Drinks' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Nichols	12.25%	23.59%	12.97%
Fevertree Drinks	6.95%	9.32%	4.91%

Summary

Nichols beats Fevertree Drinks on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Nichols compare to A.G. BARR?

A.G. BARR (LON:BAG) and Nichols (LON:NICL) are both small-cap consumer defensive companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

A.G. BARR currently has a consensus price target of GBX 777.50, suggesting a potential upside of 28.94%. Nichols has a consensus price target of GBX 1,390, suggesting a potential upside of 45.86%. Given Nichols' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Nichols is more favorable than A.G. BARR.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
A.G. BARR	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Nichols	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

In the previous week, A.G. BARR had 5 more articles in the media than Nichols. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for A.G. BARR and 0 mentions for Nichols. A.G. BARR's average media sentiment score of 1.38 beat Nichols' score of 0.00 indicating that A.G. BARR is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
A.G. BARR	Positive
Nichols	Neutral

A.G. BARR has a beta of 0.366, suggesting that its stock price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nichols has a beta of 0.472, suggesting that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market.

39.3% of A.G. BARR shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.9% of Nichols shares are held by institutional investors. 9.3% of A.G. BARR shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.0% of Nichols shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

A.G. BARR pays an annual dividend of GBX 17.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Nichols pays an annual dividend of GBX 32.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. A.G. BARR pays out 41.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Nichols pays out 55.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Nichols has a net margin of 12.25% compared to A.G. BARR's net margin of 10.77%. Nichols' return on equity of 23.59% beat A.G. BARR's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
A.G. BARR	10.77%	14.27%	7.77%
Nichols	12.25%	23.59%	12.97%

A.G. BARR has higher revenue and earnings than Nichols. A.G. BARR is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nichols, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
A.G. BARR	£437.30M	1.53	£36.51M	£41.80	14.43
Nichols	£175.05M	1.99	£18.72M	£58.33	16.34

Summary

A.G. BARR and Nichols tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Nichols compare to Coca-Cola Europacific Partners?

Nichols (LON:NICL) and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (LON:CCEP) are both consumer defensive companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Nichols presently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,390, suggesting a potential upside of 45.86%. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has a consensus price target of GBX 8,320, suggesting a potential upside of 23.63%. Given Nichols' higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Nichols is more favorable than Coca-Cola Europacific Partners.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Nichols	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

In the previous week, Nichols' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Coca-Cola Europacific Partners'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Nichols	Neutral
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners	Neutral

Nichols has a beta of 0.472, meaning that its share price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has a beta of 0.511, meaning that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

2.9% of Nichols shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.9% of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners shares are held by institutional investors. 9.0% of Nichols shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.3% of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Nichols pays an annual dividend of GBX 32.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners pays an annual dividend of GBX 204 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Nichols pays out 55.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners pays out 47.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Nichols has a net margin of 12.25% compared to Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' net margin of 9.29%. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' return on equity of 24.39% beat Nichols' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Nichols	12.25%	23.59%	12.97%
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners	9.29%	24.39%	4.80%

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has higher revenue and earnings than Nichols. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nichols, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Nichols	£175.05M	1.99	£18.72M	£58.33	16.34
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners	£20.90B	1.43	£1.94B	£426.00	15.80

Summary

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners beats Nichols on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Nichols compare to Coca-Cola HBC?

Nichols (LON:NICL) and Coca-Cola HBC (LON:CCH) are both consumer defensive companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation and risk.

Nichols pays an annual dividend of GBX 32.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Coca-Cola HBC pays an annual dividend of GBX 103 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Nichols pays out 55.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Coca-Cola HBC pays out 39.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Nichols presently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,390, suggesting a potential upside of 45.86%. Coca-Cola HBC has a consensus price target of GBX 4,794.25, suggesting a potential upside of 14.31%. Given Nichols' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Nichols is more favorable than Coca-Cola HBC.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Nichols	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Coca-Cola HBC	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Nichols has a beta of 0.472, indicating that its share price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Coca-Cola HBC has a beta of 0.552, indicating that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Coca-Cola HBC had 8 more articles in the media than Nichols. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Coca-Cola HBC and 0 mentions for Nichols. Coca-Cola HBC's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Nichols' score of 0.00 indicating that Coca-Cola HBC is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Nichols	Neutral
Coca-Cola HBC	Positive

Nichols has a net margin of 12.25% compared to Coca-Cola HBC's net margin of 8.10%. Coca-Cola HBC's return on equity of 26.03% beat Nichols' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Nichols	12.25%	23.59%	12.97%
Coca-Cola HBC	8.10%	26.03%	5.79%

2.9% of Nichols shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 29.5% of Coca-Cola HBC shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.0% of Nichols shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 99.1% of Coca-Cola HBC shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Coca-Cola HBC has higher revenue and earnings than Nichols. Coca-Cola HBC is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nichols, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Nichols	£175.05M	1.99	£18.72M	£58.33	16.34
Coca-Cola HBC	£11.60B	1.32	£748.04M	£259.00	16.19

Summary

Coca-Cola HBC beats Nichols on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Nichols compare to Britvic?

Nichols (LON:NICL) and Britvic (LON:BVIC) are both consumer defensive companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation and risk.

2.9% of Nichols shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.4% of Britvic shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.0% of Nichols shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.2% of Britvic shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Nichols presently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,390, suggesting a potential upside of 45.86%. Given Nichols' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Nichols is more favorable than Britvic.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Nichols	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Britvic	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

In the previous week, Nichols' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Britvic'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Nichols	Neutral
Britvic	Neutral

Britvic has higher revenue and earnings than Nichols. Britvic is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nichols, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Nichols	£175.05M	1.99	£18.72M	£58.33	16.34
Britvic	£1.83B	0.00	£129.05M	£51.67	N/A

Nichols has a beta of 0.472, indicating that its share price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Britvic has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Nichols has a net margin of 12.25% compared to Britvic's net margin of 6.62%. Britvic's return on equity of 34.24% beat Nichols' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Nichols	12.25%	23.59%	12.97%
Britvic	6.62%	34.24%	6.56%

Nichols pays an annual dividend of GBX 32.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Britvic pays an annual dividend of GBX 32 per share. Nichols pays out 55.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Britvic pays out 61.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Nichols is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Nichols beats Britvic on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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NICL vs. The Competition

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Metric	Nichols	Beverages Industry	Defensive Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£348.46M	£9.83B	£8.26B	£2.78B
Dividend Yield	3.62%	2.38%	3.26%	6.09%
P/E Ratio	16.34	6.68	884.64	365.88
Price / Sales	1.99	151.50	992,149.74	88,361.46
Price / Cash	7.92	8.47	140.88	27.89
Price / Book	3.47	5.13	9.55	7.64
Net Income	£18.72M	£553.25M	£1.03B	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	0.74%	-1.38%	-0.82%	0.47%
1 Month Performance	2.47%	-1.55%	-1.30%	2.49%
1 Year Performance	-24.37%	7.67%	271.74%	87.07%

Nichols Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
NICL Nichols	N/A	GBX 953 +1.4%	GBX 1,390 +45.9%	-27.1%	£348.46M	£175.05M	16.34	325
FEVR Fevertree Drinks	N/A	GBX 813.50 -0.6%	GBX 955 +17.4%	-7.8%	£932.61M	£325M	43.69	375
BAG A.G. BARR	4.4423 of 5 stars	GBX 618.50 -2.4%	GBX 777.50 +25.7%	-13.3%	£686.39M	£437.30M	14.80	1,030	Gap Down High Trading Volume
CCEP Coca-Cola Europacific Partners	2.5517 of 5 stars	GBX 6,930 -1.6%	GBX 8,320 +20.1%	+2.4%	£30.88B	£20.90B	16.27	27,600	High Trading Volume
CCH Coca-Cola HBC	4.001 of 5 stars	GBX 4,348.50 -1.8%	GBX 4,559.50 +4.9%	+13.0%	£15.61B	£11.60B	16.79	32,700	Gap Down

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