RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC (3RB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:3RB - GB00B24CGK77 - Common Stock
68.96 EUR
-0.04 (-0.06%)
Taking everything into account, 3RB scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 3RB was compared to 12 industry peers in the Household Products industry. While 3RB is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. 3RB has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year 3RB was profitable.
3RB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years 3RB 4 years were profitable.
3RB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
3RB has a Return On Assets of 5.05%. This is in the lower half of the industry: 3RB underperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 19.68%, 3RB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
3RB's Return On Invested Capital of 12.84% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 3RB outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 3RB is significantly below the industry average of 18.29%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.84%) for 3RB is above the 3 year average (11.89%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.05% | ||
| ROE | 19.68% | ||
| ROIC | 12.84% |
ROA(3y)6.6%
ROA(5y)4.69%
ROE(3y)21.8%
ROE(5y)15.6%
ROIC(3y)11.89%
ROIC(5y)10.92%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.88%, 3RB is doing worse than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 23.41%, 3RB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 3RB has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 60.89%, 3RB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 3RB has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.88% | ||
| GM | 60.89% |
OM growth 3Y4.8%
OM growth 5Y-0.96%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.49%
GM growth 5Y0.04%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 3RB is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, 3RB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, 3RB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, 3RB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
3RB has an Altman-Z score of 2.49. This is not the best score and indicates that 3RB is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
3RB's Altman-Z score of 2.49 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 3RB is outperformed by 72.73% of its industry peers.
3RB has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.60. This is a neutral value as 3RB would need 4.60 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 3RB (4.60) is worse than 72.73% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.26 is on the high side and indicates that 3RB has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.26, 3RB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.49 |
ROIC/WACC1.54
WACC8.31%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.56 indicates that 3RB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
3RB has a Current ratio of 0.56. This is in the lower half of the industry: 3RB underperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
3RB has a Quick Ratio of 0.56. This is a bad value and indicates that 3RB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
3RB has a Quick ratio of 0.37. This is in the lower half of the industry: 3RB underperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
3RB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.24%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past 5 years, 3RB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.55% on average per year.
3RB shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.41%.
3RB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.98% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.24%
EPS 3Y6.55%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%4.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.41%
Revenue growth 3Y2.3%
Revenue growth 5Y1.98%
Sales Q2Q%-2.6%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, 3RB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.34% on average per year.
3RB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.26%
EPS Next 2Y4.41%
EPS Next 3Y5.01%
EPS Next 5Y5.34%
Revenue Next Year0.05%
Revenue Next 2Y0.93%
Revenue Next 3Y1.83%
Revenue Next 5Y3.29%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.94, which indicates a correct valuation of 3RB.
63.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 3RB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.39, 3RB is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.88, the valuation of 3RB can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 3RB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3RB to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say 3RB is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 3RB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
3RB's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)5.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.41%
EPS Next 3Y5.01%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
3RB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.42%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.95, 3RB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
3RB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 3RB has a limited annual growth rate of 2.63%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.63%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
112.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 3RB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
3RB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP112%
EPS Next 2Y4.41%
EPS Next 3Y5.01%
FRA:3RB (12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
68.96
-0.04 (-0.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners69.79%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap46.41B
Revenue(TTM)13.98B
Net Income(TTM)1.24B
Analysts76.92
Price Target72.52 (5.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
Yearly Dividend2.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.63%
DP112%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0.75%
PT rev (3m)3.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.88 | ||
| P/S | 2.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.18 | ||
| P/B | 6.44 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.35 |
EPS(TTM)4.07
EY5.9%
EPS(NY)4.34
Fwd EY6.3%
FCF(TTM)3.42
FCFY4.96%
OCF(TTM)4.26
OCFY6.18%
SpS23.72
BVpS10.71
TBVpS-17.64
PEG (NY)5.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number31.31
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.05% | ||
| ROE | 19.68% | ||
| ROCE | 20.63% | ||
| ROIC | 12.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.59% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 23.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.88% | ||
| GM | 60.89% | ||
| FCFM | 14.42% |
ROA(3y)6.6%
ROA(5y)4.69%
ROE(3y)21.8%
ROE(5y)15.6%
ROIC(3y)11.89%
ROIC(5y)10.92%
ROICexc(3y)12.61%
ROICexc(5y)11.8%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)17.99%
ROCE(5y)16.41%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y4.53%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.53%
OM growth 3Y4.8%
OM growth 5Y-0.96%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.49%
GM growth 5Y0.04%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.57
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 37.9% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.54% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.8 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 54.86% | ||
| Profit Quality | 162.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.49 |
F-Score7
WACC8.31%
ROIC/WACC1.54
Cap/Depr(3y)47.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.97%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.26%
Profit Quality(3y)124.15%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.24%
EPS 3Y6.55%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%4.4%
EPS Next Y3.26%
EPS Next 2Y4.41%
EPS Next 3Y5.01%
EPS Next 5Y5.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.41%
Revenue growth 3Y2.3%
Revenue growth 5Y1.98%
Sales Q2Q%-2.6%
Revenue Next Year0.05%
Revenue Next 2Y0.93%
Revenue Next 3Y1.83%
Revenue Next 5Y3.29%
EBIT growth 1Y1.08%
EBIT growth 3Y7.21%
EBIT growth 5Y1%
EBIT Next Year18.02%
EBIT Next 3Y9.1%
EBIT Next 5Y7.24%
FCF growth 1Y-1.03%
FCF growth 3Y21.14%
FCF growth 5Y18.03%
OCF growth 1Y0.68%
OCF growth 3Y16.48%
OCF growth 5Y13.71%
RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC / 3RB.DE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to 3RB.DE.
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RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC (3RB.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for 3RB stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC (3RB.DE) is 16.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.44.
What is the expected EPS growth for RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC (3RB.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC (3RB.DE) is expected to grow by 3.26% in the next year.