(RTO) Rentokil Initial - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NYSE • Country: United Kingdom • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US7601251041
RTO: Pest, Control, Hygiene, Services, Equipment, Workwear
Naval Ravikant here. Let me break down what makes Rentokil Initial PLC (NYSE:RTO) a compelling opportunity. This company is a global leader in essential services that keep businesses running smoothly. They dominate the pest control space with services ranging from rodent control to insect management, crucial for maintaining hygiene standards in commercial environments.
They also offer a suite of hygiene services, including hand sanitizers and air purification systems, which are vital in todays health-conscious world. But Rentokil goes beyond that—theyre also into workwear and protective equipment, ensuring businesses meet safety standards. Their property care services include deep cleaning and trauma cleaning, which are niche but essential markets.
Financially, RTO has a market cap of $12.5 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.66, and a forward P/E of 14.81, indicating potential undervaluation. The P/S ratio of 2.31 reflects a reasonable price for their revenue. With a history dating back to 1903, Rentokil has proven resilience and adaptability, making it a stable long-term investment.
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RTO Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 11,505m |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Specialty Business Services |
| GiC Sub-Industry | Environmental & Facilities Services |
| IPO / Inception | 2007-07-13 |
RTO Stock Ratings
| Growth 5y | -26.2% |
| Fundamental | 56.4% |
| Dividend | 59.3% |
| Rel. Strength | -26.3 |
| Analysts | 4.25/5 |
| Fair Price Momentum | 21.62 USD |
| Fair Price DCF | 47.67 USD |
RTO Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 3.93% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 4.33% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 21.77% |
| Payout Consistency | 83.0% |
RTO Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -42.1% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -64.5% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -47.3% |
| CAGR 5y | 0.69% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.01 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.61 |
| Alpha | -29.50 |
| Beta | 0.569 |
| Volatility | 26.60% |
| Current Volume | 1552.7k |
| Average Volume 20d | 915.4k |
As of April 03, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 23.02 with a total of 1,552,689 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.19%, over one month by -8.43%, over three months by -8.25% and over the past year by -21.16%.
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Rentokil Initial (NYSE:RTO) is currently (April 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 56.36 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of RTO as of April 2025 is 21.62. This means that RTO is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -6.08%.
Rentokil Initial has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.25. Therefor, it is recommend to buy RTO.
- Strong Buy: 2
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, RTO Rentokil Initial will be worth about 23.5 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 23.02. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +2.13%.
| Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 34.3 | 49% |
| Analysts Target Price | 34.3 | 49% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 23.5 | 2.1% |