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RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC (3RB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:3RB - GB00B24CGK77 - Common Stock

71.58 EUR
+0.44 (+0.62%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall 3RB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated 3RB against 10 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 is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

3RB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year 3RB had a positive cash flow from operations.
3RB had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years 3RB had a positive operating cash flow.
3RB.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF3RB.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

3RB's Return On Assets of 5.05% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 3RB is outperformed by 80.00% of its industry peers.
3RB has a Return On Equity (19.68%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
3RB has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.84%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 3RB outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 3RB is significantly below the industry average of 17.07%.
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 RankSector 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%
3RB.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC3RB.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of 3RB (8.88%) is worse than 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of 3RB (23.41%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
3RB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of 3RB (60.89%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 3RB has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
3RB.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins3RB.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 3RB is still creating some value.
3RB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, 3RB has less shares outstanding
3RB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
3RB.DE Yearly Shares Outstanding3RB.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
3RB.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets3RB.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.53 indicates that 3RB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
3RB's Altman-Z score of 2.53 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 3RB is outperformed by 80.00% 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.
3RB's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.60 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 3RB is outperformed by 80.00% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of 3RB (1.26) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.26
Debt/FCF 4.6
Altman-Z 2.53
ROIC/WACC1.54
WACC8.34%
3RB.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF3RB.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

3RB has a Current 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 worse Current ratio (0.56) than 80.00% 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 amonst the worse of the industry: 3RB underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.56
Quick Ratio 0.37
3RB.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites3RB.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.24% over the past year.
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.
Looking at the last year, 3RB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.41% in the last year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.76% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.83% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.26%
EPS Next 2Y4.41%
EPS Next 3Y5.01%
EPS Next 5Y4.76%
Revenue Next Year0.05%
Revenue Next 2Y0.93%
Revenue Next 3Y1.83%
Revenue Next 5Y2.83%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
3RB.DE Yearly Revenue VS Estimates3RB.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5B 10B 15B
3RB.DE Yearly EPS VS Estimates3RB.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.42 indicates a rather expensive valuation of 3RB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 3RB is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 3RB to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.25), we can say 3RB is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.32 indicates a correct valuation of 3RB.
3RB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.98. 3RB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.42
Fwd PE 16.32
3RB.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings3RB.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 3RB is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
3RB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.72
EV/EBITDA 10.6
3RB.DE Per share data3RB.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20

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)5.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.41%
EPS Next 3Y5.01%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

3RB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.34%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.28, 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 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.34%

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
3RB.DE Yearly Dividends per share3RB.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

3RB pays out 112.00% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of 3RB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP112%
EPS Next 2Y4.41%
EPS Next 3Y5.01%
3RB.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend3RB.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B 6B
3RB.DE Dividend Payout.3RB.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.3RB.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC

FRA:3RB (1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

71.58

+0.44 (+0.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22
Earnings (Next)03-05 2026-03-05/amc
Inst Owners71.33%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap48.17B
Revenue(TTM)13.98B
Net Income(TTM)1.24B
Analysts77.04
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.34%
Yearly Dividend2.27
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)-1.15%
PT rev (3m)3.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.42
Fwd PE 16.32
P/S 2.99
P/FCF 20.72
P/OCF 16.63
P/B 6.62
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.6
EPS(TTM)4.11
EY5.74%
EPS(NY)4.39
Fwd EY6.13%
FCF(TTM)3.46
FCFY4.83%
OCF(TTM)4.3
OCFY6.01%
SpS23.95
BVpS10.81
TBVpS-17.82
PEG (NY)5.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number31.62
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.53
F-Score7
WACC8.34%
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 5Y4.76%
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 5Y2.83%
EBIT growth 1Y1.08%
EBIT growth 3Y7.21%
EBIT growth 5Y1%
EBIT Next Year18.4%
EBIT Next 3Y9.09%
EBIT Next 5Y6.68%
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

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC (3RB.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to 3RB.DE.


What is the valuation status for 3RB stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC (3RB.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC (3RB.DE) stock?

RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC (3RB.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


How financially healthy is RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC?

The financial health rating of RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC (3RB.DE) is 2 / 10.


Is the dividend of RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC sustainable?

The dividend rating of RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC (3RB.DE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 112%.