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Rentokil InitialRTO -0.79%82 Cash-to-Debt is 0.41 as of Jun. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates RTO with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, Rentokil Initial ranks worse than 65.45% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Rentokil Initial's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.41.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Rentokil Initialcouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rentokil Initial's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
RTO'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.33 Max: 0.67
Current: 0.41
During the past 13 years, Rentokil Initial's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.67. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.33.
RTO's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 65.45% of 1071
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.14
vs RTO: 0.41
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Rentokil Initial Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Rentokil Initial Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rentokil Initial's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Rentokil Initial's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Rentokil Initial Cash-to-Debt vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Rentokil Initial's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rentokil Initial's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Rentokil Initial (RTO) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.41 as of Jun. 2026. This is 24% above median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, Rentokil Initial's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.07 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Rentokil Initial ranks #701 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 65.5%.
Is Rentokil Initial's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Rentokil Initial's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.41 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.67. The Business Services industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.14. Rentokil Initial's value of 0.41 is 64% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rentokil Initial ranks #701 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rentokil Initial has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rentokil Initial's Cash-to-Debt compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Rentokil Initial ranks #701 out of 1071 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Rentokil Initial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.14. Rentokil Initial's value of 0.41 is 64% below this benchmark. Historically, Rentokil Initial's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.07 to 0.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 1.14, Rentokil Initial has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for a Business Services company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Business Services companies is 1.14, based on 1,071 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Rentokil Initial's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.41 is 64% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Business Services industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rentokil Initial's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.41, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rentokil Initial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rentokil Initial (RTO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.44, compared to a current price of $23.83 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.41, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 64% below the Business Services industry median of 1.14. Rentokil Initial's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rentokil Initial (RTO), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.41 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Rentokil Initial (RTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rentokil Initial stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $23.83 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.44.
GuruFocus considers Rentokil Initial to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RTO:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.41 (24% above median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: $30.44 vs. price of $23.83 (21.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64% below the Business Services median (#701 of 1071)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rentokil Initial is the largest global provider of route-based pest control and commercial hygiene services, operating in over 90 countries, with its largest operations in the United States following the acquisition of Terminix. The group also offers a range of specialist route-based services, including office and commercial space plant care, property care, and workwear rentals. The group serves a diverse client base of global food producers, hotel chains, industrial goods companies, restaurants, and individual residential customers.
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