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RTO vs. REL, III, WPP, HRI, and FOUR

Should you buy Rentokil Initial stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Rentokil Initial with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Rentokil Initial include Relx (REL), 3i Group (III), WPP (WPP), Herald (HRI), and 4imprint Group (FOUR). These companies are all part of the "business services" industry.

How does Rentokil Initial compare to Relx?

Relx (LON:REL) and Rentokil Initial (LON:RTO) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, risk and institutional ownership.

Relx has higher revenue and earnings than Rentokil Initial. Relx is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rentokil Initial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Relx£9.59B4.53£1.85B£112.0022.15
Rentokil Initial£6.91B1.60£389.49M£18.5423.69

In the previous week, Relx had 2 more articles in the media than Rentokil Initial. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Relx and 0 mentions for Rentokil Initial. Relx's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat Rentokil Initial's score of 0.20 indicating that Relx is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Relx Positive
Rentokil Initial Neutral

Relx has a net margin of 21.53% compared to Rentokil Initial's net margin of 3.67%. Relx's return on equity of 90.85% beat Rentokil Initial's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Relx21.53% 90.85% 11.74%
Rentokil Initial 3.67%4.02%4.11%

70.8% of Relx shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.6% of Rentokil Initial shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Relx shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of Rentokil Initial shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Relx pays an annual dividend of GBX 64.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Rentokil Initial pays an annual dividend of GBX 11.83 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Relx pays out 57.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Rentokil Initial pays out 63.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Relx has a beta of 0.256, suggesting that its share price is 74% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rentokil Initial has a beta of 0.429, suggesting that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

Relx presently has a consensus target price of GBX 4,145.50, indicating a potential upside of 67.09%. Rentokil Initial has a consensus target price of GBX 475.71, indicating a potential upside of 8.29%. Given Relx's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Relx is more favorable than Rentokil Initial.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Relx
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Rentokil Initial
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

Summary

Relx beats Rentokil Initial on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Rentokil Initial compare to 3i Group?

Rentokil Initial (LON:RTO) and 3i Group (LON:III) are both large-cap business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, risk, profitability, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

3i Group has a net margin of 1,236.92% compared to Rentokil Initial's net margin of 3.67%. 3i Group's return on equity of 17.91% beat Rentokil Initial's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Rentokil Initial3.67% 4.02% 4.11%
3i Group 1,236.92%17.91%12.09%

Rentokil Initial currently has a consensus target price of GBX 475.71, indicating a potential upside of 8.29%. 3i Group has a consensus target price of GBX 3,601.75, indicating a potential upside of 35.71%. Given 3i Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe 3i Group is more favorable than Rentokil Initial.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Rentokil Initial
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
3i Group
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

3i Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Rentokil Initial. 3i Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rentokil Initial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Rentokil Initial£6.91B1.60£389.49M£18.5423.69
3i Group£5.43B4.92£3.83B£538.604.93

58.6% of Rentokil Initial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.1% of 3i Group shares are held by institutional investors. 2.8% of Rentokil Initial shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of 3i Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Rentokil Initial pays an annual dividend of GBX 11.83 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. 3i Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 79 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Rentokil Initial pays out 63.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. 3i Group pays out 14.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. 3i Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Rentokil Initial has a beta of 0.429, meaning that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, 3i Group has a beta of 1.5806366, meaning that its share price is 58% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Rentokil Initial's average media sentiment score of 0.20 beat 3i Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Rentokil Initial is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Rentokil Initial Neutral
3i Group Neutral

Summary

3i Group beats Rentokil Initial on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Rentokil Initial compare to WPP?

Rentokil Initial (LON:RTO) and WPP (LON:WPP) are both business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, valuation, dividends and risk.

Rentokil Initial has higher earnings, but lower revenue than WPP. WPP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rentokil Initial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Rentokil Initial£6.91B1.60£389.49M£18.5423.69
WPP£13.55B0.23£203.92M-£20.00N/A

Rentokil Initial pays an annual dividend of GBX 11.83 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. WPP pays an annual dividend of GBX 31.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.1%. Rentokil Initial pays out 63.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. WPP pays out -159.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. WPP is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Rentokil Initial presently has a consensus target price of GBX 475.71, indicating a potential upside of 8.29%. WPP has a consensus target price of GBX 350, indicating a potential upside of 21.61%. Given WPP's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe WPP is more favorable than Rentokil Initial.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Rentokil Initial
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
WPP
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Rentokil Initial has a beta of 0.429, suggesting that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, WPP has a beta of 0.676, suggesting that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

58.6% of Rentokil Initial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.3% of WPP shares are held by institutional investors. 2.8% of Rentokil Initial shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of WPP shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Rentokil Initial has a net margin of 3.67% compared to WPP's net margin of -1.59%. Rentokil Initial's return on equity of 4.02% beat WPP's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Rentokil Initial3.67% 4.02% 4.11%
WPP -1.59%-7.54%1.53%

In the previous week, WPP had 1 more articles in the media than Rentokil Initial. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for WPP and 0 mentions for Rentokil Initial. Rentokil Initial's average media sentiment score of 0.20 beat WPP's score of 0.09 indicating that Rentokil Initial is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Rentokil Initial Neutral
WPP Neutral

Summary

Rentokil Initial beats WPP on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Rentokil Initial compare to Herald?

Rentokil Initial (LON:RTO) and Herald (LON:HRI) are both business services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, dividends and valuation.

Herald has a net margin of 86.00% compared to Rentokil Initial's net margin of 3.67%. Herald's return on equity of 7.67% beat Rentokil Initial's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Rentokil Initial3.67% 4.02% 4.11%
Herald 86.00%7.67%9.22%

Rentokil Initial has higher revenue and earnings than Herald. Herald is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rentokil Initial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Rentokil Initial£6.91B1.60£389.49M£18.5423.69
Herald£101.21M14.23£175.20M£199.0115.12

58.6% of Rentokil Initial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.4% of Herald shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.8% of Rentokil Initial shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.2% of Herald shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Rentokil Initial currently has a consensus target price of GBX 475.71, suggesting a potential upside of 8.29%. Given Rentokil Initial's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Rentokil Initial is more favorable than Herald.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Rentokil Initial
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Herald
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Rentokil Initial has a beta of 0.429, indicating that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Herald has a beta of 0.977886, indicating that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Rentokil Initial's average media sentiment score of 0.20 beat Herald's score of -1.23 indicating that Rentokil Initial is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Rentokil Initial Neutral
Herald Negative

Summary

Rentokil Initial beats Herald on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Rentokil Initial compare to 4imprint Group?

Rentokil Initial (LON:RTO) and 4imprint Group (LON:FOUR) are both business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

4imprint Group has a net margin of 8.43% compared to Rentokil Initial's net margin of 3.67%. 4imprint Group's return on equity of 78.01% beat Rentokil Initial's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Rentokil Initial3.67% 4.02% 4.11%
4imprint Group 8.43%78.01%35.62%

Rentokil Initial has a beta of 0.429, suggesting that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, 4imprint Group has a beta of 0.682, suggesting that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

Rentokil Initial currently has a consensus target price of GBX 475.71, suggesting a potential upside of 8.29%. 4imprint Group has a consensus target price of GBX 4,621.33, suggesting a potential upside of 20.28%. Given 4imprint Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe 4imprint Group is more favorable than Rentokil Initial.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Rentokil Initial
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
4imprint Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Rentokil Initial pays an annual dividend of GBX 11.83 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. 4imprint Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 247.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.4%. Rentokil Initial pays out 63.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. 4imprint Group pays out 61.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. 4imprint Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Rentokil Initial has higher revenue and earnings than 4imprint Group. 4imprint Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rentokil Initial, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Rentokil Initial£6.91B1.60£389.49M£18.5423.69
4imprint Group£1.35B0.80£139.98M£403.309.53

In the previous week, 4imprint Group had 1 more articles in the media than Rentokil Initial. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for 4imprint Group and 0 mentions for Rentokil Initial. Rentokil Initial's average media sentiment score of 0.20 beat 4imprint Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Rentokil Initial is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Rentokil Initial Neutral
4imprint Group Neutral

58.6% of Rentokil Initial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.0% of 4imprint Group shares are held by institutional investors. 2.8% of Rentokil Initial shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.1% of 4imprint Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

4imprint Group beats Rentokil Initial on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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RTO vs. The Competition

MetricRentokil InitialSpecialty Business Services IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£11.05B£5.27B£9.43B£2.77B
Dividend Yield2.09%4.87%3.54%6.12%
P/E Ratio23.6927.2127.00368.54
Price / Sales1.6089.531,957.7984,767.26
Price / Cash4.1940.5427.4127.87
Price / Book2.667.034.437.79
Net Income£389.49M£144.67M£791.21M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-1.69%1.07%0.27%1.25%
1 Month Performance-2.62%1.97%-0.07%-0.18%
1 Year Performance28.86%1.17%15.59%63.06%

Rentokil Initial Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
RTO
Rentokil Initial
2.9093 of 5 stars
GBX 439.30
-0.3%
GBX 475.71
+8.3%
+28.0%£11.05B£6.91B23.6962,931
REL
Relx
3.0657 of 5 stars
GBX 2,501
+2.3%
GBX 4,145.50
+65.8%
-37.2%£43.77B£9.59B22.3335,700
III
3i Group
3.7261 of 5 stars
GBX 2,658
+0.6%
GBX 3,601.75
+35.5%
-36.0%£26.75B£5.43B4.941,340
WPP
WPP
2.4639 of 5 stars
GBX 277.80
+1.2%
GBX 350
+26.0%
-33.9%£3.00B£13.55BN/A115,500
HRI
Herald
N/AGBX 3,063.47
-1.2%
N/A+29.8%£1.47B£101.21M15.396,600

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This page (LON:RTO) was last updated on 7/16/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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