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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.60%.
RBGPF's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 89.3% of 738
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -0.3
vs RBGPF: 2.60
Reckitt Benckiser Group (OTCPK:RBGPF) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Reckitt Benckiser Group 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
RBGPF vs PG, CL, KVUE: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Reckitt Benckiser Group's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Reckitt Benckiser Group's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Reckitt Benckiser Group's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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.
What does a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.60 mean?
Reckitt Benckiser Group (RBGPF) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.60 as of Jun. 2026. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #79 out of 738 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Reckitt Benckiser Group's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Reckitt Benckiser Group's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.60. Based on the distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #79 out of 738 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 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reckitt Benckiser Group's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #79 out of 738 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Reckitt Benckiser Group in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.60. 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 (RBGPF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $67.09, compared to a current price of $70.77 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.60. Reckitt Benckiser Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Reckitt Benckiser Group (RBGPF), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.60 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 (RBGPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reckitt Benckiser Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $70.77 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $67.09.
GuruFocus considers Reckitt Benckiser Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RBGPF:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.60
GF Value™: $67.09 vs. price of $70.77 (5.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RBGPF 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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