Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:RKTL Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC CHIX:RKTL
72 GF Score
Price £51.21
GF Value £51.86
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Reckitt Benckiser Group Profitability Rank?

Reckitt Benckiser Group CHIX:RKTL -0.21% 72 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RKTL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £51.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Reckitt Benckiser Group has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Reckitt Benckiser Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 18.19%. As of today, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


Reckitt Benckiser Group Profitability Rank Related Terms


CHIX:RKTL vs PG, CL, KVUE: Profitability Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Reckitt Benckiser Group's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Reckitt Benckiser Group Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Reckitt Benckiser Group has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Reckitt Benckiser Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=1166 / 6411
=18.19 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Reckitt Benckiser Group has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

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

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00.
Is Reckitt Benckiser Group's Profitability Rank too high?
Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Profitability Rank of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Reckitt Benckiser Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reckitt Benckiser Group's Profitability Rank compare to PG and CL?
Reckitt Benckiser Group's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, Reckitt Benckiser Group's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 £51.86, compared to a current price of £51.21 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Reckitt Benckiser Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL), the current Profitability Rank is 7 as of Jun. 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 £51.21 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £51.86. GuruFocus considers Reckitt Benckiser Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:RKTL:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: £51.86 vs. price of £51.21 (1.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

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.
72GF Score

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