RKLIF (Rentokil Initial) EBITDA Margin %: 16.37% (As of Dec. 2025) — 23% Below Median


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What is Rentokil Initial EBITDA Margin %?

Rentokil Initial RKLIF 88 EBITDA Margin % is 16.37% as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 21.24. GuruFocus rates RKLIF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, Rentokil Initial ranks better than 68.25% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Rentokil Initial's EBITDA for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $580 Mil. Rentokil Initial's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $3,544 Mil. Therefore, Rentokil Initial's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.37%.


Rentokil Initial  (OTCPK:RKLIF) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Rentokil Initial EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Rentokil Initial EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rentokil Initial's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % Chart

Rentokil Initial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.18 20.65 21.75 20.45 17.41

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
EBITDA Margin % 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 22.55 22.01 18.92 18.52 16.37

RKLIF vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Rentokil Initial's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Rentokil Initial's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rentokil Initial's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Rentokil Initial EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Rentokil Initial's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1203/6908
=17.41 %

Rentokil Initial's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=580/3544
=16.37 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of 16.37% mean?
Rentokil Initial (RKLIF) has a EBITDA Margin % of 16.37% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Rentokil Initial and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 21.24. Over the past decade, Rentokil Initial's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.06 to 39.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Rentokil Initial ranks #340 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Rentokil Initial's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Rentokil Initial's current EBITDA Margin % of 16.37% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 21.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.06 to a high of 39.88. The Business Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. Rentokil Initial's value of 16.37% is 49.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rentokil Initial ranks #340 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rentokil Initial has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rentokil Initial's EBITDA Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Rentokil Initial ranks #340 out of 1071 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Rentokil Initial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. Rentokil Initial's value of 16.37% is 49.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Rentokil Initial's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.06 to 39.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.24 vs. the industry median of 10.93, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Business Services companies is 10.93, based on 1,071 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Rentokil Initial's current EBITDA Margin % of 16.37% is 49.8% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Rentokil Initial and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rentokil Initial's current EBITDA Margin % is 16.37%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 21.24. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rentokil Initial (RKLIF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.25, compared to a current price of $5.93 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 16.37%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 21.24 and 49.8% above the Business Services industry median of 10.93. Rentokil Initial's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rentokil Initial (RKLIF), the current EBITDA Margin % is 16.37% 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 Rentokil Initial (RKLIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rentokil Initial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.93 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.25. GuruFocus considers Rentokil Initial to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for RKLIF:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 16.37% (23% below median its 10-year median of 21.24)
  • GF Value™: $6.25 vs. price of $5.93 (5.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.8% above the Business Services median (#340 of 1071)

No single metric tells the full story. See the RKLIF 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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