RCS MEDIAGROUP SPA (RCS.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:RCS - IT0004931496 - Common Stock
1.036 EUR
0 (-0.38%)
Taking everything into account, RCS scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RCS was compared to 63 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 it does not seem to be growing. 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.
RCS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years RCS has been profitable.
In the past 5 years RCS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
RCS has a better Return On Assets (5.83%) than 83.87% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.79%, RCS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.03% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.40%, RCS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
RCS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.48%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.72%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.40%) for RCS is above the 3 year average (9.48%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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's Profit Margin of 5.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RCS outperforms 66.13% of its industry peers.
RCS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of RCS (8.52%) is better than 62.90% of its industry peers.
RCS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of RCS (64.17%) is better than 62.90% of its industry peers.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for RCS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for RCS remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for RCS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
RCS has an Altman-Z score of 2.20. This is not the best score and indicates that RCS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.20, RCS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.81% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.29, RCS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.2 |
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC7.14%
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 45.16% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.89, RCS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
RCS shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.98% yearly.
Looking at the last year, RCS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.89% in the last 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.63, the valuation of RCS can be described as very reasonable.
82.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RCS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RCS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say RCS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
RCS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RCS is cheaper than 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
85.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RCS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.35 |
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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.73%, RCS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
RCS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.18. RCS pays more dividend than 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, RCS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.73% |
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
59.64% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RCS. 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 (10/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.036
0 (-0.38%)
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 Cap540.65M
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 | 6.73% |
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 | 8.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.9 | ||
| P/B | 1.23 | ||
| P/tB | 7.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.35 |
EPS(TTM)0.12
EY11.58%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY20.96%
OCF(TTM)0.27
OCFY25.64%
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 | 2.2 |
F-Score7
WACC7.14%
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%
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 8.63 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.23.