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DHA:RECKITTBEN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 82.77% of 1909
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.35
vs DHA:RECKITTBEN: 47.84
Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) had a gross margin of 48.79% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) had a gross margin of 48.79% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) Gross Margin % Related Terms
Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) Gross Margin % 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.
DHA:RECKITTBEN vs PG, CL, KVUE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 (Bangladesh) Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) (DHA:RECKITTBEN) has a Gross Margin % of 48.79% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.99. Over the past decade, Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.98 to 56.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) ranks #329 out of 1909 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s Gross Margin % too high?
Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s current Gross Margin % of 48.79% is near median its 10-year median of 51.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.98 to a high of 56.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s value of 48.79% is 85.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) ranks #329 out of 1909 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) ranks #329 out of 1909 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s value of 48.79% is 85.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.98 to 56.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.99 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) 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 Gross Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.35, based on 1,909 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s current Gross Margin % of 48.79% is 85.2% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s current Gross Margin % is 48.79%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) (DHA:RECKITTBEN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT5,336.36, compared to a current price of BDT3,324.80 — trading 37.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.79%, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.99 and 85.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh)'s overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) (DHA:RECKITTBEN), the current Gross Margin % is 48.79% as of Sep. 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 (Bangladesh) (DHA:RECKITTBEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BDT3,324.80 is trading 37.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT5,336.36.
GuruFocus considers Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for DHA:RECKITTBEN:
Gross Margin %: 48.79% (near median its 10-year median of 51.99)
GF Value™: BDT5,336.36 vs. price of BDT3,324.80 (37.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#329 of 1909)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:RECKITTBEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) Business Description
Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) PLC is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of household, toiletries, and pharmaceutical products. It provides products related to surface care, fabric care, dishwashing, home care, health, personal care, and food. It operates through the segments Hygiene, Health, and Nutrition, where the majority of the revenue comes from the Hygiene segment. Geographically, it operates in UK, U.S. and all other countries.
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