RTO (Rentokil Initial) 6-Month Price Index: 0.78 (As of Aug. 15, 2026)

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RTO Rentokil Initial PLC RTO
83 GF Score
Price $23.84
GF Value $30.08
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Rentokil Initial 6-Month Price Index?

Rentokil Initial RTO -1.08% 83 6-Month Price Index is 0.78 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates RTO with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago. It’s calculated by current share price divided by share price 6-months ago. As of today (2026-08-15), Rentokil Initial's 6-Month Price Index is 0.78.

Rentokil Initial  (NYSE:RTO) 6-Month Price Index Explanation

Price Index (PI) also called momentum. Strategies involving Price Index are also known as momentum strategies as they allow investors to profit from a company’s stock price. 6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago.

The investment strategy for momentum investors is to buy winners and sell losers. That is, buy stocks that performed well and sell stocks that performed poorly in the past.

Rentokil Initial 6-Month Price Index Related Terms

RTO vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: 6-Month Price Index Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Rentokil Initial's 6-Month Price Index, along with its competitors' market caps and 6-Month Price Index 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.

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Rentokil Initial  (NYSE:RTO) 6-Month Price Index Calculation

6-Month Price Index is calculated as following:

6-Month Price Index=Current Share Price / Share Price 6-Months Ago

* 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 6-Month Price Index →
What does a 6-Month Price Index of 0.78 mean?
Rentokil Initial (RTO) has a 6-Month Price Index of 0.78 as of Aug. 15, 2026. 6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago. View historical data on Rentokil Initial and its competitors.
Is Rentokil Initial's 6-Month Price Index too high?
Rentokil Initial's current 6-Month Price Index is 0.78. Overall, Rentokil Initial has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rentokil Initial's 6-Month Price Index compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Rentokil Initial's 6-Month Price Index of 0.78 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 6-Month Price Index for a Business Services company?
A good 6-Month Price Index depends on the Business Services industry context. However, 6-Month Price Index 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 6-Month Price Index mean?
A high 6-Month Price Index can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 6-Month Price Index is an intermediate-term momentum that shows the price change relative to 6-month ago. View historical data on Rentokil Initial and its competitors. Rentokil Initial's current 6-Month Price Index is 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rentokil Initial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rentokil Initial (RTO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.08, compared to a current price of $23.84 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 6-Month Price Index is 0.78. Rentokil Initial's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 6-Month Price Index calculated?
6-Month Price Index is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rentokil Initial (RTO), the current 6-Month Price Index is 0.78 as of Aug. 15, 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 Rentokil Initial (RTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rentokil Initial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $23.84 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.08. GuruFocus considers Rentokil Initial to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for RTO:

  • 6-Month Price Index: 0.78
  • GF Value™: $30.08 vs. price of $23.84 (20.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the RTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Rentokil Initial Business Description

Address Manor Royal, Compass House, Crawley, West Sussex, GBR, RH10 9PY
Rentokil Initial is the largest global provider of route-based pest control and commercial hygiene services, operating in over 90 countries, with its largest operations in the United States following the acquisition of Terminix. The group also offers a range of specialist route-based services, including office and commercial space plant care, property care, and workwear rentals. The group serves a diverse client base of global food producers, hotel chains, industrial goods companies, restaurants, and individual residential customers.
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