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

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

68.14 EUR
+0.3 (+0.44%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, 3RB scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 3RB was compared to 13 industry peers in the Household Products industry. There are concerns on the financial health of 3RB while its profitability can be described as average. 3RB has a correct valuation and a medium 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.
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 has a Return On Assets of 5.05%. This is in the lower half of the industry: 3RB underperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 19.68%, 3RB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 12.84%, 3RB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 3RB is significantly below the industry average of 18.07%.
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 2015 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 76.92% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of 3RB (23.41%) is better than 84.62% 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 has a Gross Margin of 60.89%. This is amongst the best in 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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 3RB is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for 3RB has been reduced compared to 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 2.47 indicates that 3RB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.47, 3RB is doing worse than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
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 has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (4.60) than 76.92% 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 better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.26
Debt/FCF 4.6
Altman-Z 2.47
ROIC/WACC1.55
WACC8.3%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.56 indicates that 3RB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of 3RB (0.56) is worse than 76.92% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.37 indicates that 3RB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
3RB has a Quick ratio of 0.37. This is in the lower half of the industry: 3RB underperforms 76.92% 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.55% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.41% in the past year.
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

3RB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.34% yearly.
3RB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.23%
EPS Next 2Y4.63%
EPS Next 3Y5.12%
EPS Next 5Y5.34%
Revenue Next Year-0.01%
Revenue Next 2Y1.31%
Revenue Next 3Y2.03%
Revenue Next 5Y3.29%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B
3RB.DE Yearly EPS VS Estimates3RB.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 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 16.74, 3RB is valued correctly.
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 (26.46), we can say 3RB is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.60, which indicates a correct valuation of 3RB.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as 3RB.
3RB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.74
Fwd PE 15.6
3RB.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings3RB.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

84.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 3RB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 3RB is valued a bit cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.9
EV/EBITDA 10.21
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)5.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.63%
EPS Next 3Y5.12%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

3RB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.51%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.45, 3RB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, 3RB pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.51%

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 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 2Y4.63%
EPS Next 3Y5.12%
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 (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

68.14

+0.3 (+0.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22
Earnings (Next)03-04 2026-03-04/amc
Inst Owners69.79%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap45.89B
Revenue(TTM)13.98B
Net Income(TTM)1.24B
Analysts77.78
Price Target71.94 (5.58%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.51%
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)2.83%
PT rev (3m)2.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.74
Fwd PE 15.6
P/S 2.87
P/FCF 19.9
P/OCF 15.98
P/B 6.36
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.21
EPS(TTM)4.07
EY5.97%
EPS(NY)4.37
Fwd EY6.41%
FCF(TTM)3.42
FCFY5.03%
OCF(TTM)4.27
OCFY6.26%
SpS23.74
BVpS10.72
TBVpS-17.66
PEG (NY)5.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number31.33
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 2.47
F-Score7
WACC8.3%
ROIC/WACC1.55
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 Y3.23%
EPS Next 2Y4.63%
EPS Next 3Y5.12%
EPS Next 5Y5.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.41%
Revenue growth 3Y2.3%
Revenue growth 5Y1.98%
Sales Q2Q%-2.6%
Revenue Next Year-0.01%
Revenue Next 2Y1.31%
Revenue Next 3Y2.03%
Revenue Next 5Y3.29%
EBIT growth 1Y1.08%
EBIT growth 3Y7.21%
EBIT growth 5Y1%
EBIT Next Year18.55%
EBIT Next 3Y9%
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

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 of RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC (3RB.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC (3RB.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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

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 16.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.36.


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 3.23% in the next year.