RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA (RCS.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:RCS - IT0004931496 - Common Stock
0.931 EUR
-0.01 (-0.53%)
Overall RCS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated RCS against 68 industry peers in the Media industry. RCS has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. RCS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally RCS also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make RCS a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
RCS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year RCS had a positive cash flow from operations.
RCS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
RCS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.83%, RCS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.58% of the companies in the same industry.
RCS's Return On Equity of 13.79% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RCS outperforms 73.13% of its industry peers.
RCS's Return On Invested Capital of 11.40% is amongst the best of the industry. RCS outperforms 85.07% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RCS is in line with the industry average of 8.03%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.48%) for RCS is below the current ROIC(11.40%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.83% | ||
| ROE | 13.79% | ||
| ROIC | 11.4% |
ROA(3y)5.43%
ROA(5y)5.28%
ROE(3y)13.54%
ROE(5y)14.11%
ROIC(3y)9.48%
ROIC(5y)8.92%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.28%, RCS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.69% of the companies in the same industry.
RCS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
RCS has a Operating Margin (8.52%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RCS has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 64.17%, RCS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.16% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RCS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.28% | ||
| GM | 64.17% |
OM growth 3Y1.16%
OM growth 5Y0.53%
PM growth 3Y-4.01%
PM growth 5Y0.41%
GM growth 3Y-0.21%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RCS is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, RCS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
RCS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, RCS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.14 indicates that RCS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
RCS has a better Altman-Z score (2.14) than 73.13% of its industry peers.
RCS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.44. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.44, RCS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.06% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that RCS is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.29, RCS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.14 |
ROIC/WACC1.64
WACC6.97%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that RCS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RCS has a Current ratio (0.94) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that RCS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RCS has a Quick ratio (0.89) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
RCS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.90%.
RCS shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.98% yearly.
RCS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.89%.
RCS shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.37% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.9%
EPS 3Y-5.04%
EPS 5Y-1.98%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.08%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.37%
Sales Q2Q%-1.82%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.76, the valuation of RCS can be described as very cheap.
RCS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RCS is cheaper than 83.58% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RCS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.34), we can say RCS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RCS is valued a bit cheaper than 79.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RCS is valued cheaper than 89.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of RCS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RCS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.37%, which is a nice return.
RCS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.03. RCS pays more dividend than 94.03% of the companies in the same industry.
RCS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.37% |
5.2 History
The dividend of RCS has a limited annual growth rate of 3.17%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
RCS pays out 59.64% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
RCS's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP59.64%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
BIT:RCS (12/9/2025, 3:36:40 PM)
0.931
-0.01 (-0.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners10.19%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners68.32%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap485.85M
Revenue(TTM)1.15B
Net Income(TTM)60.70M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.37% |
Yearly Dividend0.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.17%
DP59.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.51 | ||
| P/B | 1.1 | ||
| P/tB | 6.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4 |
EPS(TTM)0.12
EY12.89%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY23.32%
OCF(TTM)0.27
OCFY28.53%
SpS2.2
BVpS0.84
TBVpS0.14
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.51
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.83% | ||
| ROE | 13.79% | ||
| ROCE | 14.68% | ||
| ROIC | 11.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.59% | ||
| OM | 8.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.28% | ||
| GM | 64.17% | ||
| FCFM | 9.86% |
ROA(3y)5.43%
ROA(5y)5.28%
ROE(3y)13.54%
ROE(5y)14.11%
ROIC(3y)9.48%
ROIC(5y)8.92%
ROICexc(3y)10%
ROICexc(5y)9.6%
ROICexgc(3y)24.34%
ROICexgc(5y)24.68%
ROCE(3y)12.21%
ROCE(5y)11.48%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.11%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.92%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.22%
OM growth 3Y1.16%
OM growth 5Y0.53%
PM growth 3Y-4.01%
PM growth 5Y0.41%
GM growth 3Y-0.21%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.84 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.65% | ||
| Profit Quality | 186.66% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.14 |
F-Score7
WACC6.97%
ROIC/WACC1.64
Cap/Depr(3y)78.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)60.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.95%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.82%
Profit Quality(3y)100.72%
Profit Quality(5y)144.72%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.9%
EPS 3Y-5.04%
EPS 5Y-1.98%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.08%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.37%
Sales Q2Q%-1.82%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y15.31%
EBIT growth 3Y0.07%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.86%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y580.09%
FCF growth 3Y-6.79%
FCF growth 5Y-4.81%
OCF growth 1Y131%
OCF growth 3Y-4.94%
OCF growth 5Y-3.37%
RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA / RCS.MI FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA (RCS.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to RCS.MI.
Can you provide the valuation status for RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA (RCS.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of RCS stock?
RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA (RCS.MI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA (RCS.MI) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA (RCS.MI) is 7.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.1.