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

Europe - FRA:3RB - GB00B24CGK77 - Common Stock

66.2 EUR
+0.58 (+0.88%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall 3RB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated 3RB against 9 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

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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.05%, 3RB is doing worse than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
3RB's Return On Equity of 19.68% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 3RB outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.84%, 3RB is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
3RB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.89%. This 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 8.88%, 3RB is not doing good in the industry: 72.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 3RB is creating some value.
3RB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
3RB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, 3RB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

3RB has an Altman-Z score of 2.45. 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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.45, 3RB is not doing good in the industry: 72.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
3RB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.26. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.26, 3RB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.26
Debt/FCF 4.6
Altman-Z 2.45
ROIC/WACC1.55
WACC8.27%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.56, 3RB is doing worse than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
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 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.
3RB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.55% yearly.
3RB shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.41%.
Measured over the past years, 3RB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.98% on average per year.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.30% on average over the next years.
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 5Y3.3%

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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.43, which indicates a correct valuation of 3RB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 3RB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 3RB is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.89, 3RB is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.33, the valuation of 3RB can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3RB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 3RB is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3RB to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say 3RB is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.43
Fwd PE 15.33
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

81.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 3RB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
3RB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 3RB is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.6
EV/EBITDA 10.11
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 3RB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)5.08
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 3.53%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.27, 3RB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, 3RB pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.53%

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

112.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 3RB. 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 (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

66.2

+0.58 (+0.88%)

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 Cap44.68B
Revenue(TTM)13.98B
Net Income(TTM)1.24B
Analysts77.78
Price Target71.98 (8.73%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.53%
Yearly Dividend2.23
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)2.88%
PT rev (3m)3.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.43
Fwd PE 15.33
P/S 2.83
P/FCF 19.6
P/OCF 15.73
P/B 6.26
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.11
EPS(TTM)4.03
EY6.09%
EPS(NY)4.32
Fwd EY6.52%
FCF(TTM)3.38
FCFY5.1%
OCF(TTM)4.21
OCFY6.36%
SpS23.42
BVpS10.57
TBVpS-17.42
PEG (NY)5.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number30.96
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 2.45
F-Score7
WACC8.27%
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 5Y3.3%
EBIT growth 1Y1.08%
EBIT growth 3Y7.21%
EBIT growth 5Y1%
EBIT Next Year18.55%
EBIT Next 3Y9%
EBIT Next 5Y7.25%
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 5 / 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 16.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.26.


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.