RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:RRTL • LU0061462528
36.85 EUR
0 (0%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
Taking everything into account, RRTL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RRTL was compared to 68 industry peers in the Media industry. RRTL has an average financial health and profitability rating. RRTL has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year RRTL was profitable.
- In the past year RRTL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- RRTL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years RRTL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.70%, RRTL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- RRTL has a Return On Equity of 9.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: RRTL outperforms 62.69% of its industry peers.
- RRTL's Return On Invested Capital of 5.70% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RRTL outperforms 53.73% of its industry peers.
- RRTL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.39%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.53%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.7% | ||
| ROE | 9.23% | ||
| ROIC | 5.7% |
ROA(3y)5.32%
ROA(5y)6.74%
ROE(3y)12.3%
ROE(5y)15.77%
ROIC(3y)7.39%
ROIC(5y)8.38%
1.3 Margins
- RRTL's Profit Margin of 5.83% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RRTL outperforms 68.66% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RRTL has declined.
- RRTL's Operating Margin of 7.69% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RRTL outperforms 59.70% of its industry peers.
- RRTL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- RRTL's Gross Margin of 57.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RRTL outperforms 61.19% of its industry peers.
- RRTL's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.83% | ||
| GM | 57.26% |
OM growth 3Y-12.11%
OM growth 5Y-9.82%
PM growth 3Y-27.87%
PM growth 5Y-8.29%
GM growth 3Y-2.77%
GM growth 5Y-3.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RRTL is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, RRTL has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The number of shares outstanding for RRTL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- RRTL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- RRTL has an Altman-Z score of 2.01. This is not the best score and indicates that RRTL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- RRTL has a Altman-Z score of 2.01. This is in the better half of the industry: RRTL outperforms 67.16% of its industry peers.
- RRTL has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.86. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as RRTL would need 2.86 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.86, RRTL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- RRTL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.19, RRTL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.01 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC6.91%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.18 indicates that RRTL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- RRTL's Current ratio of 1.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RRTL outperforms 67.16% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that RRTL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- RRTL has a worse Quick ratio (0.67) than 65.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for RRTL have decreased strongly by -31.66% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -9.57% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.77% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.22% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.66%
EPS 3Y-29.31%
EPS 5Y-9.57%
EPS Q2Q%-76.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.77%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.96%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.22%
Sales Q2Q%-3.17%
3.2 Future
- RRTL is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.10% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, RRTL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y104.68%
EPS Next 2Y-7.97%
EPS Next 3Y0.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.42%
Revenue Next 3Y0.79%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.95, which indicates a correct valuation of RRTL.
- RRTL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- RRTL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.10, which indicates a correct valuation of RRTL.
- RRTL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- RRTL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RRTL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RRTL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RRTL is cheaper than 62.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-7.97%
EPS Next 3Y0.1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- RRTL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.77%, which is a nice return.
- RRTL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.09. RRTL pays more dividend than 83.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, RRTL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.77% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of RRTL decreases each year by -0.98%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- RRTL pays out 132.03% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP132.03%
EPS Next 2Y-7.97%
EPS Next 3Y0.1%
RTL GROUP / RRTL.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for RRTL stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to RRTL.DE.
What is the valuation status for RRTL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) stock?
RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) is 15.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.47.
How sustainable is the dividend of RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of RTL GROUP (RRTL.DE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 132.03%.