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Reckitt Benckiser GroupRBGLY 66 Debt-to-Equity is 1.79 as of Jun. 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 1.10. GuruFocus rates RBGLY with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,746 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks worse than 91.58% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Reckitt Benckiser Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
RBGLY'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 1.1 Max: 2.09
Current: 1.79
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Reckitt Benckiser Group was 2.09. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 1.10.
RBGLY's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 91.58% of 1746
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs RBGLY: 1.79
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Reckitt Benckiser Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Reckitt Benckiser Group Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Reckitt Benckiser Group's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Reckitt Benckiser Group (RBGLY) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.79 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 1.10. Over the past decade, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.28 to 2.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #1599 out of 1746 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 91.6%.
Is Reckitt Benckiser Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.79 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 1.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 2.09. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 1.79 is 336.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #1599 out of 1746 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 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reckitt Benckiser Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #1599 out of 1746 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Reckitt Benckiser Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 1.79 is 336.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Reckitt Benckiser Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.28 to 2.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.10 vs. the industry median of 0.41, 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-Equity for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.41, based on 1,746 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.79 is 336.6% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.79, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 1.10. 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 (RBGLY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.94, compared to a current price of $14.23 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.79, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 1.10 and 336.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.41. Reckitt Benckiser Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Reckitt Benckiser Group (RBGLY), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.79 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 (RBGLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reckitt Benckiser Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.23 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.94.
GuruFocus considers Reckitt Benckiser Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RBGLY:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.79 (63% above median its 10-year median of 1.10)
GF Value™: $13.94 vs. price of $14.23 (2.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 336.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1599 of 1746)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RBGLY 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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