Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL) Operating Income: £3,426 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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CHIX:RKTL Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC CHIX:RKTL
73 GF Score
Price £50.62
GF Value £53.82
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Reckitt Benckiser Group Operating Income?

Reckitt Benckiser Group CHIX:RKTL -0.57% 73 Operating Income is £3,426 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RKTL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of £53.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Reckitt Benckiser Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £1,928 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £3,426 Mil.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Reckitt Benckiser Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £1,928 Mil. Reckitt Benckiser Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £7,224 Mil. Therefore, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 26.69%.

Good Sign:

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

Reckitt Benckiser Group's 5-Year average Growth Rate for Operating Margin % was 2.40% per year.

Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Reckitt Benckiser Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.96%. Reckitt Benckiser Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 227.73%.


Reckitt Benckiser Group  (CHIX:RKTl) Operating Income Explanation

1. Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Reckitt Benckiser Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=3856 * ( 1 - 11.37% )/( (22869 + 22821)/ 2 )
=3417.5728/22845
=14.96 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Reckitt Benckiser Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jun. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=5478/( ( (2303 + max(-1953, 0)) + (2508 + max(-2541, 0)) )/ 2 )
=5478/( ( 2303 + 2508 )/ 2 )
=5478/2405.5
=227.73 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(2131 + 1618 + 156) - (5636 + 0 + 222)
=-1953

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1558 + 1473 + 268) - (3262 + 0 + 2578)
=-2541

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

3. Operating Income is also linked to Operating Margin %:

Reckitt Benckiser Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=1928/7224
=26.69 %

* 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.

4. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Operating Income growth rate using Operating Income per share data.


Be Aware

Compared with a company's EBITDA margin, Operating Margin can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).

If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin may decline. Often the Operating Margin declines well before the company's revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.

For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokia's Operating Margin had already been in decline since 2002, although its earnings per share were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).

Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.


Reckitt Benckiser Group Operating Income Related Terms


Reckitt Benckiser Group Operating Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Reckitt Benckiser Group's Operating Income 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.

Reckitt Benckiser Group Operating Income Chart

Reckitt Benckiser Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Income
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,714.00 3,402.00 3,347.00 3,439.00 3,426.00

Reckitt Benckiser Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Operating Income Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,593.00 1,678.00 1,761.00 1,498.00 1,928.00
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Reckitt Benckiser Group Operating Income Calculation

Operating Income, is the profit a company earned through operations. All expenses, including cash expenses such as cost of goods sold (COGS), research & development, wages, and non-cash expenses, such as depreciation, depletion and amortization, have been deducted from the sales.

Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £3,426 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Income →
What does a Operating Income of £3,426 Mil mean?
Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL) has a Operating Income of £3,426 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors.
Is Reckitt Benckiser Group's Operating Income too high?
Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Operating Income is £3,426 Mil. Overall, Reckitt Benckiser Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reckitt Benckiser Group's Operating Income compare to PG and CL?
Reckitt Benckiser Group's Operating Income of £3,426 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Income for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Operating Income depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Operating Income 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 Operating Income mean?
A high Operating Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Operating Income is £3,426 Mil. 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 £53.82, compared to a current price of £50.62 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Income is £3,426 Mil. Reckitt Benckiser Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Income calculated?
Operating Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL), the current Operating Income is £3,426 Mil 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 (CHIX:RKTL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reckitt Benckiser Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £50.62 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £53.82. GuruFocus considers Reckitt Benckiser Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:RKTL:

  • Operating Income: £3,426 Mil
  • GF Value™: £53.82 vs. price of £50.62 (5.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 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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