Reckitt Benckiser GroupLSE:RKT +2.15%71 ROA % is 17.90% as of Dec. 2025, which is 208% above its 10-year median of 5.81. GuruFocus rates LSE:RKT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £54.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,990 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks better than 88.94% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Reckitt Benckiser Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £4,448 Mil.
Reckitt Benckiser Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £24,843 Mil. Therefore, Reckitt Benckiser Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Reckitt Benckiser Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:RKT'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.51 Med: 5.81 Max: 22.3
Current: 12.73
During the past 13 years, Reckitt Benckiser Group's highest ROA % was 22.30%. The lowest was -10.51%. And the median was 5.81%.
LSE:RKT's ROA % is ranked better than 88.94% of 1990
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.245
vs LSE:RKT: 12.73
Reckitt Benckiser Group (LSE:RKT) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Reckitt Benckiser Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Reckitt Benckiser Group's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Reckitt Benckiser Group (LSE:RKT) has a ROA % of 17.90% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. This is 208% above median its historical median of 5.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #220 out of 1990 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Reckitt Benckiser Group's ROA % too high?
Reckitt Benckiser Group's current ROA % of 17.90% is 208% above median its 10-year median of 5.81. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROA % is 3.25. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 17.90% is 451.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #220 out of 1990 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 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reckitt Benckiser Group's ROA % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #220 out of 1990 companies for ROA %. This places Reckitt Benckiser Group in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.25. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 17.90% is 451.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.81 vs. the industry median of 3.25, 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 ROA % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.25, based on 1,990 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current ROA % of 17.90% is 451.6% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current ROA % is 17.90%, which is 208% above median its own 10-year median of 5.81. 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 (LSE:RKT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £54.00, compared to a current price of £49.31 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 17.90%, which is 208% above median its 10-year median of 5.81 and 451.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.25. Reckitt Benckiser Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Reckitt Benckiser Group (LSE:RKT), the current ROA % is 17.90% 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 (LSE:RKT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reckitt Benckiser Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £49.31 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £54.00.
GuruFocus considers Reckitt Benckiser Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:RKT:
ROA %: 17.90% (208% above median its 10-year median of 5.81)
GF Value™: £54.00 vs. price of £49.31 (8.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 451.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#220 of 1990)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:RKT 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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