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

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

71.14 EUR
+0.56 (+0.79%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

3RB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year 3RB was profitable.
In the past year 3RB had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years 3RB 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years 3RB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 72.73% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of 3RB (19.68%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
3RB has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.84%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 3RB outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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

3RB's Profit Margin of 8.88% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 3RB is outperformed by 72.73% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of 3RB (23.41%) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 3RB has remained more or less at the same level.
3RB's Gross Margin of 60.89% is amongst the best of the industry. 3RB outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
3RB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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
The debt/assets ratio for 3RB is higher compared to a year ago.
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 2.52 indicates that 3RB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of 3RB (2.52) is worse than 72.73% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 3RB is 4.60, which is a neutral value as it means it would take 3RB, 4.60 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 3RB (4.60) is worse than 72.73% of its industry peers.
3RB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.26. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external 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 2.52
ROIC/WACC1.54
WACC8.33%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.56, 3RB is not doing good in the industry: 72.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.37 indicates that 3RB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.37, 3RB is not doing good in the industry: 72.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
3RB shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.41%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.98% on average over the past years.
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 4.76% on average per year.
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

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.35, 3RB is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 3RB is valued a bit cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. 3RB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.23, which indicates a correct valuation of 3RB.
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.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.92. 3RB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.35
Fwd PE 16.23
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 cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
3RB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.6
EV/EBITDA 10.55
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)5.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.41%
EPS Next 3Y5.01%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.34%, 3RB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
3RB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.28.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, 3RB pays a better dividend.
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

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%
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 (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

71.14

+0.56 (+0.79%)

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 Cap47.88B
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 17.35
Fwd PE 16.23
P/S 2.97
P/FCF 20.6
P/OCF 16.54
P/B 6.58
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.55
EPS(TTM)4.1
EY5.76%
EPS(NY)4.38
Fwd EY6.16%
FCF(TTM)3.45
FCFY4.86%
OCF(TTM)4.3
OCFY6.05%
SpS23.95
BVpS10.81
TBVpS-17.81
PEG (NY)5.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number31.58
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 2.52
F-Score7
WACC8.33%
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 4 / 10 to RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC (3RB.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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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%.