RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA (RCS.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:RCS - IT0004931496 - Common Stock
0.983 EUR
-0.02 (-2.19%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to RCS. RCS was compared to 67 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. This makes RCS very considerable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year RCS was profitable.
RCS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
RCS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years RCS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
RCS has a Return On Assets of 5.83%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RCS outperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
RCS has a Return On Equity of 13.79%. This is in the better half of the industry: RCS outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
RCS's Return On Invested Capital of 11.40% is amongst the best of the industry. RCS outperforms 90.91% 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 7.85%.
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
RCS has a better Profit Margin (5.28%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RCS has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin of RCS (8.52%) is better than 62.12% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RCS has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of RCS (64.17%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
RCS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RCS is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, RCS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, RCS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for RCS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.18 indicates that RCS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of RCS (2.18) is better than 75.76% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RCS is 1.44, which is an excellent value as it means it would take RCS, only 1.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RCS (1.44) is better than 87.88% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that RCS is not too dependend on debt financing.
RCS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29. This is in the better half of the industry: RCS outperforms 71.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.18 |
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC7.09%
2.3 Liquidity
RCS has a Current Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that RCS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of RCS (0.94) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RCS has a Quick Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that RCS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RCS's Quick ratio of 0.89 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RCS outperforms 48.48% of 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.98% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.89% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.37% on average over the past years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.19, the valuation of RCS can be described as reasonable.
RCS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RCS is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. RCS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RCS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
RCS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RCS is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
RCS has a very decent profitability rating, which 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 6.99%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.17, RCS pays a better dividend. On top of this RCS pays more dividend than 89.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, RCS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.99% |
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.
The Dividend Rate of RCS has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP59.64%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
BIT:RCS (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
0.983
-0.02 (-2.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners10.18%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners68.32%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap512.99M
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 | 6.99% |
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 | 8.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.7 | ||
| P/B | 1.17 | ||
| P/tB | 7.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.23 |
EPS(TTM)0.12
EY12.21%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY22.09%
OCF(TTM)0.27
OCFY27.02%
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 | 2.18 |
F-Score7
WACC7.09%
ROIC/WACC1.61
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 8.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.17.