Reckitt Benckiser GroupCHIX:RKTL +2.17%74 Pretax Margin % is 34.94% as of Dec. 2025, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 18.83. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RKTL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £54.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,950 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks better than 95.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Reckitt Benckiser Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RKTl'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.4 Med: 18.83 Max: 27.02
Current: 27.02
CHIX:RKTl's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 95.03% of 1950
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.665
vs CHIX:RKTl: 27.02
Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTl) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Reckitt Benckiser Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Reckitt Benckiser Group Pretax 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.
CHIX:RKTL vs PG, CL, KVUE: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Reckitt Benckiser Group's Pretax 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 (CHIX:RKTL) has a Pretax Margin % of 34.94% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 18.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #97 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Reckitt Benckiser Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Pretax Margin % of 34.94% is 86% above median its 10-year median of 18.83. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 34.94% is 649% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #97 out of 1950 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 Pretax Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #97 out of 1950 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Reckitt Benckiser Group in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 34.94% is 649% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.83 vs. the industry median of 4.67, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.67, based on 1,950 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Pretax Margin % of 34.94% is 649% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Pretax Margin % is 34.94%, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 18.83. 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 £54.05, compared to a current price of £49.36 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 34.94%, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 18.83 and 649% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL), the current Pretax Margin % is 34.94% 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 £49.36 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £54.05.
GuruFocus considers Reckitt Benckiser Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RKTL:
Pretax Margin %: 34.94% (86% above median its 10-year median of 18.83)
GF Value™: £54.05 vs. price of £49.36 (8.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 649% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#97 of 1950)
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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