Rentokil Initial plc RTO NYSE

Rentokil Initial plc (RTO) has shown exceptional revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $3.7B to $6.9B (average +24.4%/yr). Net income reached $470M, reflecting exceptional earnings expansion at +32.7%/yr on average. The net profit margin is 6.8%, which is moderate. The company has maintained profitability in all 4 of the past 4 years, demonstrating a consistent earnings track record. The gross margin is 13.7% (low), with a -12.6pp trend over the period. With a $17B market cap and MOAT composite score of 37/100, the company has a low competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (100/100, Pass) — proving strong growth momentum
• PAST (100/100, Pass) — proving consistent earnings. Looking at the full 41-year history, the company was profitable in 38 of 41 years — an excellent long-term track record
• INCOME (45/100, Partial) — the company is profitable but margin is below 15%
• MOAT (37/100, Fail) — limited competitive moat based on margins and scale

Overall SharesGrow Score: 60/100 with 2/7 criteria passed.