Rentokil Initial (MEX:RTON) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.59 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:RTON Rentokil Initial PLC MEX:RTON
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Price MXN116.32
GF Value MXN143.42
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What is Rentokil Initial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Rentokil Initial MEX:RTON 85 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.59 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 2.76. GuruFocus rates MEX:RTON with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN143.42. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 720 Business Services companies, Rentokil Initial ranks worse than 72.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Rentokil Initial's current share price is MXN116.32. Rentokil Initial's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was MXN44.89. Rentokil Initial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.59.

The historical rank and industry rank for Rentokil Initial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:RTON' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.62   Med: 2.76   Max: 4.86
Current: 1.87

During the past 13 years, Rentokil Initial's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.86. The lowest was 1.62. And the median was 2.76.

MEX:RTON's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
72.08% of 720 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.87 vs MEX:RTON: 1.87

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Rentokil Initial's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was MXN49.066. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is MXN44.89 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Rentokil Initial  (MEX:RTON) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Rentokil Initial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Rentokil Initial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rentokil Initial's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Rentokil Initial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Rentokil Initial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Rentokil Initial 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 PS 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 2.67 0.00 2.24 0.00 2.32

MEX:RTON vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Rentokil Initial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


Rentokil Initial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Rentokil Initial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rentokil Initial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Rentokil Initial Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

Rentokil Initial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=116.32/44.89
=2.59

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Rentokil Initial's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=49.066/139.9000*139.9000
=49.066

Current CPI (Dec25) = 139.9000.

Rentokil Initial Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201612 29.926 102.200 40.965
201712 34.599 105.000 46.099
201812 33.194 107.100 43.360
201912 36.078 108.500 46.519
202012 40.788 109.400 52.159
202112 43.892 114.700 53.535
202212 43.510 125.300 48.580
202312 42.889 130.500 45.978
202412 54.589 135.100 56.529
202512 49.066 139.900 49.066

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 2.59 mean?
Rentokil Initial (MEX:RTON) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.59 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Rentokil Initial and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.76. Over the past decade, Rentokil Initial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.62 to 4.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Rentokil Initial ranks #519 out of 720 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is Rentokil Initial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Rentokil Initial's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.59 is near median its 10-year median of 2.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.62 to a high of 4.86. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.87. Rentokil Initial's value of 2.59 is 197.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rentokil Initial ranks #519 out of 720 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rentokil Initial has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rentokil Initial's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Rentokil Initial ranks #519 out of 720 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Rentokil Initial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.87. Rentokil Initial's value of 2.59 is 197.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Rentokil Initial's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.62 to 4.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.76 vs. the industry median of 0.87, Rentokil Initial 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 PS Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.87, based on 720 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Rentokil Initial's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.59 is 197.7% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Rentokil Initial and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rentokil Initial's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.59, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.76. 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?
Rentokil Initial (MEX:RTON) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.59. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN143.42, compared to a current price of MXN116.32 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.59, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.76 and 197.7% above the Business Services industry median of 0.87. Rentokil Initial's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rentokil Initial (MEX:RTON), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.59 as of Aug. 09, 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 (MEX:RTON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rentokil Initial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN116.32 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN143.42.

Key valuation signals for MEX:RTON:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.59 (near median its 10-year median of 2.76)
  • GF Value™: MXN143.42 vs. price of MXN116.32 (18.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 197.7% above the Business Services median (#519 of 720)

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


Rentokil Initial Business Description

Address Manor Royal, Compass House, Crawley, West Sussex, GBR, RH10 9PY
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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