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Rentokil InitialRTO +0.81%84 EV-to-EBIT is 28.88 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 24.86. GuruFocus rates RTO with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 855 Business Services companies, Rentokil Initial ranks worse than 85.5% on this metric.
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Rentokil Initial's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $18,633 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Rentokil Initial's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $640 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.
Rentokil Initial EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Rentokil Initial EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rentokil Initial's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Rentokil Initial'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.
Rentokil Initial EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Rentokil Initial's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rentokil Initial's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Rentokil Initial's current Enterprise Value is $18,484 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Rentokil Initial's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $640 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.
Rentokil Initial (RTO) has a EV-to-EBIT of 28.88 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Rentokil Initial and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 24.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Rentokil Initial ranks #731 out of 855 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 85.5%.
Is Rentokil Initial's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Rentokil Initial's current EV-to-EBIT of 28.88 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 24.86. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.22. Rentokil Initial's value of 28.88 is 157.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rentokil Initial ranks #731 out of 855 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rentokil Initial has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rentokil Initial's EV-to-EBIT compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Rentokil Initial ranks #731 out of 855 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Rentokil Initial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.22. Rentokil Initial's value of 28.88 is 157.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 24.86 vs. the industry median of 11.22, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.22, based on 855 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. Rentokil Initial's current EV-to-EBIT of 28.88 is 157.4% 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 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 Rentokil Initial and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rentokil Initial's current EV-to-EBIT is 28.88, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 24.86. 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 (RTO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.96, compared to a current price of $29.82 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 28.88, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 24.86 and 157.4% above the Business Services industry median of 11.22. Rentokil Initial's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Rentokil Initial (RTO), the current EV-to-EBIT is 28.88 as of Jul. 15, 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 Rentokil Initial (RTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rentokil Initial stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $29.82 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.96.
GuruFocus considers Rentokil Initial to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RTO:
EV-to-EBIT: 28.88 (16% above median its 10-year median of 24.86)
GF Value™: $29.96 vs. price of $29.82 (0.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 157.4% above the Business Services median (#731 of 855)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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