RTO (Rentokil Initial) Total Payout Ratio: 0.46 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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RTO Rentokil Initial PLC RTO
84 GF Score
Price $29.83
GF Value $29.96
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Rentokil Initial Total Payout Ratio?

Rentokil Initial RTO +0.83% 84 Total Payout Ratio is 0.46 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates RTO with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Rentokil Initial's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.46.

Rentokil Initial Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

Rentokil Initial Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rentokil Initial's Total Payout Ratio 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.

Rentokil Initial Total Payout Ratio Chart

Rentokil Initial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.40 0.39 0.32 0.42 0.46

Rentokil Initial Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.22 0.46 0.36 0.58 0.33

RTO vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Rentokil Initial's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout 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.

Rentokil Initial Total Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Rentokil Initial's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rentokil Initial's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Rentokil Initial Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Rentokil Initial's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -304) / 658
=0.46

Rentokil Initial's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -106) / 319
=0.33

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.46 mean?
Rentokil Initial (RTO) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.46 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Rentokil Initial and its competitors.
Is Rentokil Initial's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Rentokil Initial's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.46. Overall, Rentokil Initial has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rentokil Initial's Total Payout Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Rentokil Initial's Total Payout Ratio of 0.46 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a Business Services company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Rentokil Initial and its competitors. Rentokil Initial's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rentokil Initial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rentokil Initial (RTO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.96, compared to a current price of $29.83 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.46. Rentokil Initial's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rentokil Initial (RTO), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.46 as of Jul. 15, 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 Rentokil Initial (RTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rentokil Initial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $29.83 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.96. GuruFocus considers Rentokil Initial to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for RTO:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.46
  • GF Value™: $29.96 vs. price of $29.83 (0.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the RTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Rentokil Initial Business Description

Address Manor Royal, Compass House, Crawley, West Sussex, GBR, RH10 9PY
Rentokil Initial is the largest global provider of route-based pest control and commercial hygiene services, operating in over 90 countries, with its largest operations in the United States following the acquisition of Terminix. The group also offers a range of specialist route-based services, including office and commercial space plant care, property care, and workwear rentals. The group serves a diverse client base of global food producers, hotel chains, industrial goods companies, restaurants, and individual residential customers.
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