Reckitt Benckiser GroupLSE:RKT +2.64%72 FCF Margin % is 14.80% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 15.31. GuruFocus rates LSE:RKT with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £54.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,956 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks better than 84.71% on this metric.
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For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Reckitt Benckiser Group's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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.
Reckitt Benckiser Group FCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Reckitt Benckiser Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Reckitt Benckiser Group's FCF Margin % 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 (LSE:RKT) has a FCF Margin % of 14.80% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.31. Over the past decade, Reckitt Benckiser Group's FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.54 to 21.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #299 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Reckitt Benckiser Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Reckitt Benckiser Group's current FCF Margin % of 14.80% is near median its 10-year median of 15.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.54 to a high of 21.67. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 14.80% is 586.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #299 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Reckitt Benckiser Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reckitt Benckiser Group's FCF Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #299 out of 1956 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Reckitt Benckiser Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.16. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 14.80% is 586.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Reckitt Benckiser Group's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.54 to 21.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.31 vs. the industry median of 2.16, 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 FCF Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.16, based on 1,956 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current FCF Margin % of 14.80% is 586.8% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current FCF Margin % is 14.80%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.31. 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 (LSE:RKT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £54.01, compared to a current price of £47.78 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 14.80%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.31 and 586.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.16. Reckitt Benckiser Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Reckitt Benckiser Group (LSE:RKT), the current FCF Margin % is 14.80% 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 Reckitt Benckiser Group (LSE:RKT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reckitt Benckiser Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £47.78 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £54.01.
GuruFocus considers Reckitt Benckiser Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:RKT:
FCF Margin %: 14.80% (near median its 10-year median of 15.31)
GF Value™: £54.01 vs. price of £47.78 (11.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 586.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#299 of 1956)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:RKT 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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