Reckitt Benckiser GroupCHIX:RKTL +1.39%73 ROE % is 63.28% as of Dec. 2025, which is 240% above its 10-year median of 18.60. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RKTL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of £54.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,916 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks better than 95.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Reckitt Benckiser Group's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RKTl'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.58 Med: 18.6 Max: 56.27
Current: 45.99
During the past 13 years, Reckitt Benckiser Group's highest ROE % was 56.27%. The lowest was -30.58%. And the median was 18.60%.
CHIX:RKTl's ROE % is ranked better than 95.98% of 1916
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.72
vs CHIX:RKTl: 45.99
Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTl) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
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. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
* 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Reckitt Benckiser Group's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Reckitt Benckiser Group's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL) has a ROE % of 63.28% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. This is 240% above median its historical median of 18.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #77 out of 1916 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Reckitt Benckiser Group's ROE % too high?
Reckitt Benckiser Group's current ROE % of 63.28% is 240% above median its 10-year median of 18.60. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median ROE % is 6.72. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 63.28% is 841.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #77 out of 1916 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 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reckitt Benckiser Group's ROE % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #77 out of 1916 companies for ROE %. This places Reckitt Benckiser Group in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 6.72. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 63.28% is 841.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.60 vs. the industry median of 6.72, 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 ROE % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.72, based on 1,916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current ROE % of 63.28% is 841.7% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROE % is 6.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current ROE % is 63.28%, which is 240% above median its own 10-year median of 18.60. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £54.07, compared to a current price of £48.31 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 63.28%, which is 240% above median its 10-year median of 18.60 and 841.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.72. Reckitt Benckiser Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL), the current ROE % is 63.28% 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 £48.31 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £54.07.
GuruFocus considers Reckitt Benckiser Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RKTL:
ROE %: 63.28% (240% above median its 10-year median of 18.60)
GF Value™: £54.07 vs. price of £48.31 (10.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 841.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#77 of 1916)
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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