Reckitt Benckiser Group (MEX:RB N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.80 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 42% Below Median

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MEX:RB N Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC MEX:RB N
72 GF Score
Price MXN1,056.60
GF Value MXN1,116.85
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Reckitt Benckiser Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Reckitt Benckiser Group MEX:RB N 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.80 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 4.83. GuruFocus rates MEX:RB N with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,116.85. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,441 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks worse than 78.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Reckitt Benckiser Group's current share price is MXN1056.60. Reckitt Benckiser Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was MXN377.30. Reckitt Benckiser Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.80.

The historical rank and industry rank for Reckitt Benckiser Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:RB N' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.63   Med: 4.83   Max: 10.58
Current: 2.98

During the past 13 years, Reckitt Benckiser Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 10.58. The lowest was 2.63. And the median was 4.83.

MEX:RB N's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
78.83% of 1441 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs MEX:RB N: 2.98

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Reckitt Benckiser Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was MXN289.255. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN377.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Reckitt Benckiser Group  (MEX:RB N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Reckitt Benckiser Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Reckitt Benckiser Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Reckitt Benckiser Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Reckitt Benckiser Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Reckitt Benckiser Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Reckitt Benckiser Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.44 0.00 3.02 0.00 3.66

MEX:RB N vs PG, CL, KVUE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.


Reckitt Benckiser Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Reckitt Benckiser Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Reckitt Benckiser Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Reckitt Benckiser Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1056.60/377.30
=2.80

* 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.

Reckitt Benckiser Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Reckitt Benckiser Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=289.255/139.9000*139.9000
=289.255

Current CPI (Dec25) = 139.9000.

Reckitt Benckiser Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 322.508 102.200 441.476
201712 526.682 105.000 701.741
201812 538.804 107.100 703.816
201912 339.670 108.500 437.971
202012 356.174 109.400 455.473
202112 294.297 114.700 358.955
202212 317.137 125.300 354.090
202312 264.807 130.500 283.881
202412 267.959 135.100 277.479
202512 289.255 139.900 289.255

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.80 mean?
Reckitt Benckiser Group (MEX:RB N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.80 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 4.83. Over the past decade, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.63 to 10.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #1136 out of 1441 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is Reckitt Benckiser Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.80 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 4.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.63 to a high of 10.58. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 2.80 is 120.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #1136 out of 1441 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Reckitt Benckiser Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reckitt Benckiser Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #1136 out of 1441 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Reckitt Benckiser Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 2.80 is 120.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Reckitt Benckiser Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.63 to 10.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.83 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Reckitt Benckiser Group has consistently been above 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.27, based on 1,441 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.80 is 120.5% above 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.80, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 4.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reckitt Benckiser Group stock overvalued right now?
Reckitt Benckiser Group (MEX:RB N) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.80. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,116.85, compared to a current price of MXN1,056.60 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.80, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 4.83 and 120.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.27. Reckitt Benckiser Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Reckitt Benckiser Group (MEX:RB N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.80 as of Jul. 22, 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 Reckitt Benckiser Group (MEX:RB N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reckitt Benckiser Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,056.60 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,116.85.

Key valuation signals for MEX:RB N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.80 (42% below median its 10-year median of 4.83)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,116.85 vs. price of MXN1,056.60 (5.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 120.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1136 of 1441)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:RB N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Reckitt Benckiser Group Business Description

Address 103-105 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, GBR, SL1 3UH
Reckitt Benckiser was formed in 1999 through the merger of the British firm Reckitt & Colman and Dutch-based Benckiser. Recently rebranded under the corporate name Reckitt, it sells a portfolio that includes a variety of household and consumer health brands, such as Lysol, Finish, Durex, and Mucinex, many of which hold a number-one or number-two position in their categories globally. Reckitt has repositioned its portfolio and has entered the infant formula market through the acquisition of Mead Johnson in 2017, expanded its consumer health presence by acquiring Schiff Nutrition, K-Y, and Biofreeze, and has exited the food industry. The firm operates in 60 countries and sells products in more than 200, generating over 40% of core sales from emerging markets.
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