RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA (RCS.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:RCS - IT0004931496 - Common Stock
1.076 EUR
+0.01 (+0.56%)
RCS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 62 industry peers in the Media industry. RCS scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. RCS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. 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
In the past year RCS was profitable.
In the past year RCS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years RCS has been profitable.
RCS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of RCS (5.83%) is better than 82.26% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.79%, RCS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
RCS has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RCS outperforms 91.94% 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 8.09%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.28%, RCS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RCS has remained more or less at the same level.
RCS has a better Operating Margin (8.52%) than 61.29% of its industry peers.
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 62.90% 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.
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 2.21 indicates that RCS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of RCS (2.21) is better than 72.58% 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.
RCS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.44. This is amongst the best in the industry. RCS outperforms 85.48% of its industry peers.
RCS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
RCS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29. This is in the better half of the industry: RCS outperforms 66.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC7.12%
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.
RCS's Current ratio of 0.94 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RCS outperforms 43.55% of 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
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.90% over the past year.
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.
Measured over the past years, RCS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.37% on average per year.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.97, which indicates a very decent valuation of RCS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RCS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RCS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.41), we can say RCS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
69.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RCS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RCS indicates a rather cheap valuation: RCS is cheaper than 87.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.45 |
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 6.80%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.05, RCS pays a better dividend. On top of this RCS pays more dividend than 90.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, RCS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.8% |
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 (9/19/2025, 3:44:09 PM)
1.076
+0.01 (+0.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners9.75%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners68.32%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap561.52M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.8% |
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 | 8.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.05 | ||
| P/B | 1.28 | ||
| P/tB | 7.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.45 |
EPS(TTM)0.12
EY11.15%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY20.18%
OCF(TTM)0.27
OCFY24.68%
SpS2.2
BVpS0.84
TBVpS0.14
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-7.29%
ROICexcg 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 | 2.21 |
F-Score7
WACC7.12%
ROIC/WACC1.6
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%