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Reckitt Benckiser GroupCHIX:RKTL -0.36%74 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 227.73% as of Dec. 2025, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 126.58. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RKTL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £53.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,979 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks better than 97.88% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Reckitt Benckiser Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 227.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Reckitt Benckiser Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RKTl'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -82.57 Med: 126.58 Max: 286.82
Current: 177.64
During the past 13 years, Reckitt Benckiser Group's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 286.82%. The lowest was -82.57%. And the median was 126.58%.
CHIX:RKTl's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 97.88% of 1979
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 11.99
vs CHIX:RKTl: 177.64
Reckitt Benckiser Group's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTl) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
Reckitt Benckiser Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Reckitt Benckiser Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Reckitt Benckiser Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
* 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
CHIX:RKTL vs PG, CL, KVUE: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Reckitt Benckiser Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Reckitt Benckiser Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Reckitt Benckiser Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Reckitt Benckiser Group ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 227.73% mean?
Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 227.73% as of Dec. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 126.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #42 out of 1979 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is Reckitt Benckiser Group's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Reckitt Benckiser Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 227.73% is 80% above median its 10-year median of 126.58. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 227.73% is 1799.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #42 out of 1979 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #42 out of 1979 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Reckitt Benckiser Group in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 227.73% is 1799.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 126.58 vs. the industry median of 11.99, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 11.99, based on 1,979 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 227.73% is 1799.3% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 227.73%, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 126.58. 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 £53.85, compared to a current price of £50.18 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 227.73%, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 126.58 and 1799.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 11.99. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 227.73% 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 £50.18 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £53.85.
GuruFocus considers Reckitt Benckiser Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RKTL:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 227.73% (80% above median its 10-year median of 126.58)
GF Value™: £53.85 vs. price of £50.18 (6.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1799.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#42 of 1979)
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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