Reckitt Benckiser GroupCHIX:RKTL +0.41%74 Days Payable is 231.65 as of Dec. 2025, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 157.47. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RKTL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £54.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,882 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks better than 94.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Reckitt Benckiser Group's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RKTl'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 110.32 Med: 157.47 Max: 236.38
Current: 207.54
During the past 13 years, Reckitt Benckiser Group's highest Days Payable was 236.38. The lowest was 110.32. And the median was 157.47.
CHIX:RKTl's Days Payable is ranked better than 94.42% of 1882
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 44.145
vs CHIX:RKTl: 207.54
* 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.
CHIX:RKTL vs PG, CL, KVUE: Days Payable Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Reckitt Benckiser Group's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
Reckitt Benckiser Group's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (CHIX:RKTL) has a Days Payable of 231.65 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 157.47. Over the past decade, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Days Payable has ranged from 110.32 to 236.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #105 out of 1882 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is Reckitt Benckiser Group's Days Payable too high?
Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Days Payable of 231.65 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 157.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 110.32 to a high of 236.38. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 44.15. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 231.65 is 424.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #105 out of 1882 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Reckitt Benckiser Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reckitt Benckiser Group's Days Payable compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #105 out of 1882 companies for Days Payable. This places Reckitt Benckiser Group in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 44.15. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 231.65 is 424.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Reckitt Benckiser Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 110.32 to 236.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 157.47 vs. the industry median of 44.15, 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 Days Payable for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Payable among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 44.15, based on 1,882 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Days Payable of 231.65 is 424.7% 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Payable is 44.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Days Payable is 231.65, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 157.47. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £54.05, compared to a current price of £49.56 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 231.65, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 157.47 and 424.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 44.15. Reckitt Benckiser Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL), the current Days Payable is 231.65 as of Dec. 2025. 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 (CHIX:RKTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reckitt Benckiser Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £49.56 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £54.05.
GuruFocus considers Reckitt Benckiser Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RKTL:
Days Payable: 231.65 (47% above median its 10-year median of 157.47)
GF Value™: £54.05 vs. price of £49.56 (8.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 424.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#105 of 1882)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:RKTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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