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RENTOKIL INITIAL PLC-SP ADR (RTO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:RTO - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US7601251041 - ADR - Currency: USD

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After market: 23.45 +0.08 (+0.34%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall RTO gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated RTO against 83 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While RTO has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. RTO has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year RTO was profitable.
RTO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years RTO has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years RTO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
RTO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRTO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

RTO's Return On Assets of 2.91% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RTO outperforms 59.04% of its industry peers.
RTO's Return On Equity of 7.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RTO outperforms 61.45% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of RTO (6.63%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RTO is significantly below the industry average of 10.68%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.63%) for RTO is above the 3 year average (5.49%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.91%
ROE 7.26%
ROIC 6.63%
ROA(3y)2.76%
ROA(5y)3.54%
ROE(3y)7.41%
ROE(5y)11.9%
ROIC(3y)5.49%
ROIC(5y)6.1%
RTO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRTO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.65%, RTO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RTO has declined.
RTO's Operating Margin of 12.71% is amongst the best of the industry. RTO outperforms 80.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RTO has grown nicely.
RTO's Gross Margin of 83.87% is amongst the best of the industry. RTO outperforms 96.39% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RTO has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.71%
PM (TTM) 5.65%
GM 83.87%
OM growth 3Y2.06%
OM growth 5Y4.21%
PM growth 3Y-14.07%
PM growth 5Y-11.59%
GM growth 3Y1.51%
GM growth 5Y1.16%
RTO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRTO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), RTO is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, RTO has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, RTO has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, RTO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
RTO Yearly Shares OutstandingRTO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
RTO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRTO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

RTO has an Altman-Z score of 2.07. This is not the best score and indicates that RTO is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
RTO has a Altman-Z score (2.07) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RTO has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.87. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as RTO would need 8.87 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.87, RTO is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.04% of the companies in the same industry.
RTO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67. This is a neutral value indicating RTO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
RTO has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.67) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.67
Debt/FCF 8.87
Altman-Z 2.07
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC7.25%
RTO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRTO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.81 indicates that RTO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.81, RTO is doing worse than 84.34% of the companies in the same industry.
RTO has a Quick Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that RTO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.72, RTO is doing worse than 84.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.72
RTO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRTO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

RTO shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.19%.
Measured over the past years, RTO shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.12% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.13% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.90% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.19%
EPS 3Y5.61%
EPS 5Y8.12%
EPS Q2Q%-17.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.13%
Revenue growth 3Y22.51%
Revenue growth 5Y14.9%
Sales Q2Q%0.96%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.44% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, RTO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.34% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.54%
EPS Next 2Y7.57%
EPS Next 3Y8.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.94%
Revenue Next 2Y8.01%
Revenue Next 3Y6.88%
Revenue Next 5Y5.34%

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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
RTO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRTO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B
RTO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRTO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.46, which indicates a correct valuation of RTO.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RTO is valued a bit cheaper than 71.08% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.25. RTO is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.64 indicates a correct valuation of RTO.
RTO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RTO is cheaper than 72.29% of the companies in the same industry.
RTO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.27.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.46
Fwd PE 15.64
RTO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRTO 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, RTO is valued a bit cheaper than 68.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RTO is valued a bit cheaper than 67.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.09
EV/EBITDA 10.29
RTO Per share dataRTO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates RTO does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
RTO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.97
PEG (5Y)2.03
EPS Next 2Y7.57%
EPS Next 3Y8.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RTO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.58%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.49, RTO pays a better dividend. On top of this RTO pays more dividend than 85.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, RTO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.58%

5.2 History

The dividend of RTO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.30%!
RTO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of RTO decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.3%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
RTO Yearly Dividends per shareRTO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0 0 0 0

5.3 Sustainability

RTO pays out 74.59% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
RTO's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP74.59%
EPS Next 2Y7.57%
EPS Next 3Y8.44%
RTO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRTO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M
RTO Dividend Payout.RTO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RTO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

RENTOKIL INITIAL PLC-SP ADR

NYSE:RTO (5/16/2025, 8:20:31 PM)

After market: 23.45 +0.08 (+0.34%)

23.37

0 (0%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)04-17 2025-04-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-31 2025-07-31
Inst Owners100.07%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.61%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.74B
Analysts75.2
Price Target28.32 (21.18%)
Short Float %0.23%
Short Ratio1.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.58%
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.3%
DP74.59%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date04-03 2025-04-03 (0.0593)
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)0.13%
PT rev (3m)-4.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)7.91%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.71%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.46
Fwd PE 15.64
P/S 1.63
P/FCF 19.09
P/OCF 13.03
P/B 2.09
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.29
EPS(TTM)1.42
EY6.08%
EPS(NY)1.49
Fwd EY6.39%
FCF(TTM)1.22
FCFY5.24%
OCF(TTM)1.79
OCFY7.67%
SpS14.38
BVpS11.18
TBVpS-7.61
PEG (NY)2.97
PEG (5Y)2.03
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.91%
ROE 7.26%
ROCE 8.66%
ROIC 6.63%
ROICexc 7.5%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 12.71%
PM (TTM) 5.65%
GM 83.87%
FCFM 8.52%
ROA(3y)2.76%
ROA(5y)3.54%
ROE(3y)7.41%
ROE(5y)11.9%
ROIC(3y)5.49%
ROIC(5y)6.1%
ROICexc(3y)6.5%
ROICexc(5y)8.24%
ROICexgc(3y)80.52%
ROICexgc(5y)79.55%
ROCE(3y)7.83%
ROCE(5y)9.4%
ROICexcg growth 3Y27.39%
ROICexcg growth 5Y21.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.54%
OM growth 3Y2.06%
OM growth 5Y4.21%
PM growth 3Y-14.07%
PM growth 5Y-11.59%
GM growth 3Y1.51%
GM growth 5Y1.16%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.67
Debt/FCF 8.87
Debt/EBITDA 2.41
Cap/Depr 45.07%
Cap/Sales 3.96%
Interest Coverage 3.84
Cash Conversion 58.05%
Profit Quality 150.81%
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.72
Altman-Z 2.07
F-Score6
WACC7.25%
ROIC/WACC0.91
Cap/Depr(3y)45.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)48.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.33%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.77%
Profit Quality(3y)155.2%
Profit Quality(5y)166.26%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.19%
EPS 3Y5.61%
EPS 5Y8.12%
EPS Q2Q%-17.82%
EPS Next Y5.54%
EPS Next 2Y7.57%
EPS Next 3Y8.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.13%
Revenue growth 3Y22.51%
Revenue growth 5Y14.9%
Sales Q2Q%0.96%
Revenue Next Year11.94%
Revenue Next 2Y8.01%
Revenue Next 3Y6.88%
Revenue Next 5Y5.34%
EBIT growth 1Y1.17%
EBIT growth 3Y25.03%
EBIT growth 5Y19.74%
EBIT Next Year45.42%
EBIT Next 3Y17.95%
EBIT Next 5Y13.05%
FCF growth 1Y-11.98%
FCF growth 3Y4.71%
FCF growth 5Y9.66%
OCF growth 1Y-8.01%
OCF growth 3Y6.38%
OCF growth 5Y7.93%