Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


CHIX:RKTL Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC CHIX:RKTL
74 GF Score
Price £51.24
GF Value £53.91
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Reckitt Benckiser Group Moat Score?

Reckitt Benckiser Group CHIX:RKTL +2.48% 74 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RKTL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £53.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,054 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks better than 99.37% on this metric.

Reckitt Benckiser Group has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Reckitt Benckiser Group has Wide Moat: Reckitt Benckiser possesses a wide moat due to its strong brand portfolio, significant market share, and pricing power in consumer health and hygiene products. The company benefits from economies of scale, deep customer loyalty, and consistent innovation.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Reckitt Benckiser Group might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Reckitt Benckiser Group  (CHIX:RKTl) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Reckitt Benckiser Group Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:RKTL vs PG, CL, KVUE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Reckitt Benckiser Group's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #13 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Reckitt Benckiser Group's Moat Score too high?
Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #13 out of 2054 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 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reckitt Benckiser Group's Moat Score compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #13 out of 2054 companies for Moat Score. This places Reckitt Benckiser Group in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Moat Score is 7. 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 £53.91, compared to a current price of £51.24 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Reckitt Benckiser Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 03, 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 undervalued. The current stock price of £51.24 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £53.91. GuruFocus considers Reckitt Benckiser Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:RKTL:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: £53.91 vs. price of £51.24 (5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Group Business Description

Address 103-105 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, GBR, SL1 3UH
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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