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Reckitt Benckiser GroupMEX:RB N 69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.19 as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 2.93. GuruFocus rates MEX:RB N with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,024.32. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,550 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks better than 54.71% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Reckitt Benckiser Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:RB N'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96 Med: 2.93 Max: 23.16
Current: 2.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Reckitt Benckiser Group was 23.16. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 2.93.
MEX:RB N's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 54.71% of 1550
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.065
vs MEX:RB N: 2.21
Reckitt Benckiser Group (MEX:RB N) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Reckitt Benckiser Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Reckitt Benckiser Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
MEX:RB N vs PG, CL, KVUE: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Reckitt Benckiser Group's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Reckitt Benckiser Group (MEX:RB N) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.19 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group. This is near median its historical median of 2.93. Over the past decade, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.96 to 23.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #702 out of 1550 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Reckitt Benckiser Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.19 is near median its 10-year median of 2.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 23.16. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 3.19 is 54.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #702 out of 1550 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Reckitt Benckiser Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reckitt Benckiser Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #702 out of 1550 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Reckitt Benckiser Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 3.19 is 54.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Reckitt Benckiser Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.96 to 23.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.93 vs. the industry median of 2.07, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.07, based on 1,550 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.19 is 54.5% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.19, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.93. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.19. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,024.32, compared to a current price of MXN1,056.60 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.19, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.93 and 54.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.07. Reckitt Benckiser Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Reckitt Benckiser Group (MEX:RB N), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.19 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 Reckitt Benckiser Group (MEX:RB N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reckitt Benckiser Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,056.60 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,024.32.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RB N:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.19 (near median its 10-year median of 2.93)
GF Value™: MXN1,024.32 vs. price of MXN1,056.60 (3.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#702 of 1550)
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 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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