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Reckitt Benckiser GroupCHIX:RKTL +1.38%72 EV-to-EBIT is 10.87 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 17.35. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RKTL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £52.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,557 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks better than 56.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Reckitt Benckiser Group's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RKTl'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3503.64 Med: 17.35 Max: 26.35
Current: 10.77
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Reckitt Benckiser Group was 26.35. The lowest was -3503.64. And the median was 17.35.
CHIX:RKTl's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 56.07% of 1557
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 11.99
vs CHIX:RKTl: 10.77
Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTl) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Reckitt Benckiser Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £40,568 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Reckitt Benckiser Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £3,942 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Reckitt Benckiser Group EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Reckitt Benckiser Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Reckitt Benckiser Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Enterprise Value is £42,851 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Reckitt Benckiser Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £3,942 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 10.87 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 17.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #684 out of 1557 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Reckitt Benckiser Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Reckitt Benckiser Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.87 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 17.35. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.99. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 10.87 is 9.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #684 out of 1557 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Reckitt Benckiser Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reckitt Benckiser Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #684 out of 1557 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Reckitt Benckiser Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.99. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 10.87 is 9.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.35 vs. the industry median of 11.99, Reckitt Benckiser Group has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 11.99, based on 1,557 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.87 is 9.3% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.87, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 17.35. 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 £52.30, compared to a current price of £52.97 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.87, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 17.35 and 9.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 11.99. Reckitt Benckiser Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.87 as of Aug. 04, 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 (CHIX:RKTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reckitt Benckiser Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £52.97 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £52.30.
GuruFocus considers Reckitt Benckiser Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RKTL:
EV-to-EBIT: 10.87 (37% below median its 10-year median of 17.35)
GF Value™: £52.30 vs. price of £52.97 (1.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#684 of 1557)
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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