Reckitt Benckiser GroupCHIX:RKTL -3.32%74 PB Ratio is 4.19 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 4.89. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RKTL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £53.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,894 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks worse than 87.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Reckitt Benckiser Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RKTl'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.74 Med: 4.89 Max: 7.83
Current: 4.18
During the past 13 years, Reckitt Benckiser Group's highest PB Ratio was 7.83. The lowest was 2.74. And the median was 4.89.
CHIX:RKTl's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 87.54% of 1894
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.345
vs CHIX:RKTl: 4.18
During the past 12 months, Reckitt Benckiser Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Reckitt Benckiser Group was 29.10% per year. The lowest was -20.80% per year. And the median was 8.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTl) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
* 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 Household & Personal Products subindustry, Reckitt Benckiser Group's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Reckitt Benckiser Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Reckitt Benckiser Group's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL) has a PB Ratio of 4.19 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 4.89. Over the past decade, Reckitt Benckiser Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.74 to 7.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #1658 out of 1894 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 87.5%.
Is Reckitt Benckiser Group's PB Ratio too high?
Reckitt Benckiser Group's current PB Ratio of 4.19 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 4.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.74 to a high of 7.83. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 4.19 is 211.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #1658 out of 1894 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 PB Ratio compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #1658 out of 1894 companies for PB Ratio. This places Reckitt Benckiser Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.35. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 4.19 is 211.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Reckitt Benckiser Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.74 to 7.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.89 vs. the industry median of 1.35, 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 PB Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.35, based on 1,894 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current PB Ratio of 4.19 is 211.5% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current PB Ratio is 4.19, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 4.89. 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 £53.93, compared to a current price of £50.31 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.19, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 4.89 and 211.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.35. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL), the current PB Ratio is 4.19 as of Jul. 09, 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 £50.31 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £53.93.
GuruFocus considers Reckitt Benckiser Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RKTL:
PB Ratio: 4.19 (14% below median its 10-year median of 4.89)
GF Value™: £53.93 vs. price of £50.31 (6.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 211.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1658 of 1894)
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 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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